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Setting &
Achieving
Goals Recommended
for girls 10
and up
2 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
Setting &
Achieving Goals
Because girls often struggle with confidence
and fear making mistakes, they are less likely
to take risks. Adapted from the national
nonprofit, Girls Leadership, this activity is a
great tool to help girls break their goals down
into achievable steps, so they can see a path
from where they are to where they want to
go. It’s designed to use with individual or
groups of girls ten-years-old and up.
GOALS FOR GIRLS:
• Learn the qualities of an effective goal
• Practice setting goals and identifying the
steps to achieving those goals
MATERIALS:
• Step-by-step instructions
• Sample talking points (but feel
free to use your own words!)
• Activity handout
ESTIMATED TIME: 30–40 minutes
3 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
Step 1:
Introduce the topic of goals
ESTIMATED TIME: 5 minutes
Engage the girl in your life in a lively discussion about goals. You can use these questions as
conversation starters:
• Why is it important to have goals in our lives?
• Agree or disagree: To be a good leader, you must have goals.
• What is a goal you have for this year? Or what is an example of a goal
someone your age might have for this year?
Take a moment and explain why goals are important. Here’s some language to use as a starting point:
Being a leader is about having a vision for change—and encouraging ourselves, and the people
around us, to work hard to bring that vision to life. By setting goals for ourselves, with a timeline and
steps to get there, we get closer to creating the change we want.
Goal setting is an important life and leadership skill. When you know how to set goals, you get much closer to
making them a reality.
Goal setting
matters. When we
set specific goals,
we’re more likely to
achieve them.
4 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
Step 2:
Explain how to translate dreams into goals
ESTIMATED TIME: 5-10 minutes
Start by asking her a question:
How are goals different from dreams?
Let her contribute several responses, then explain the difference between goals and dreams:
Goals help us realize our dreams—they are the steps between us and what you imagine could be possible.
Goals are different from dreams because they are more concrete and achievable. While I might dream of going
to the moon someday, my goal would be to get an A in Physics.
A good goal is specific and objective, so it’s easy to see the results, and I recommend we focus on short-term
goals that can be accomplished in one year.
QUICK TIP:
Share a dream you had when
you were a girl. Then ask the girl
you’re working with to share her
dream and applaud her courage
when she does.
Push girls to
dream big but set
realistic goals for
themselves.
Dream
I want to run in the Olympics
Goal
I want to run JV track this spring
Dream
I want to be a great teacher
Goal
I want to be a mentor to younger students
EXAMPLES OF DREAMS VS. GOALS
5 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
Make sure
she understands
that we all have
different comfort zones.
She—and only she—
should decide what
feels right to
her.
Step 3:
Explain how to set personal goals
ESTIMATED TIME: 5-10 minutes
Now that she understands the difference between
dreams and goals, explain how to break goals
down into smaller, attainable steps. For example,
you can say:
Sometimes goals seem so big that it’s almost
impossible to imagine how you’ll accomplish them. By
breaking a goal down into smaller steps, we can take
on new and sometimes scary things in smaller pieces.
This allows us to feel a little braver, and
makes it more likely that we won’t give up.
Distribute the attached handout and introduce the
activity to her. For example, you can say:
We’re going to practice breaking down our goals
into smaller steps. The steps to a goal can be any size—
small and easy, or large and difficult. We’re going to
organize the steps into three groups—which we’ll call
risk zones—based on how nervous they make us. Then
we’ll each pick the first step we’re going to take!
The concept of risk zones may be new to her, so spend
time walking her through each zone. Start with the
definitions below and then use the examples on the
sidebar or others you create together.
• Your Comfort Zone: Feels easy to do—no problem!
• Your Low Risk Zone: Makes you feel a little
nervous—but not terrified!
• Your High Risk Zone: Makes you so nervous now that
it’s hard to imagine trying—but maybe you can!
Goal
Be in a school play
Comfort Zone
Talk to members of drama club
and find out what it’s like
Low Risk Zone
Talk to drama teacher about
what it takes to audition
High Risk Zone
Audition for play
EXAMPLE OF BREAKING A
GOAL INTO RISK ZONES
6 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
Step 4:
Complete the handout & debrief
ESTIMATED TIME: 15-20 minutes
Ask her to complete the handout, which prompts her to fill in four things:
1. Her dream: What she imagines is possible—a big, bold vision
2. Her goal: What she can do in the next year on her way to her dream
3. Her steps: The steps she can take to reach her goal, organized by how risky each step feels
4. Her first step: The first step she is comfortable taking toward her goal
Sit beside her while she works and push her to be as specific and realistic as possible with her
goals—and her tolerance for risk.
When she’s done, ask her to share her goal and the first step she’s going to take
toward reaching it. Thank her for sharing and celebrate her commitment to try something
new. Wrap up the activity with some additional words of encouragement:
Having dreams is a thrilling part of growing up and imagining your future. Making them a
reality takes hard work and practice. When you have the skills to break your dream
down into goals, and break your goals down into smaller steps, you create
your own road map for success!
QUICK TIP:
Highlight a few famous women
and men who realized their dreams
to inspire her and emphasize
all the hard work and smaller
achievements it took to
get them there.
Every journey
begins with a single
step! By breaking goals
into small steps, girls
build confidence and
get closer to reaching
their goals…and
their dreams.
7 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
About “Together Women Can”
“Together Women Can” is a public awareness
campaign from LeanIn.Org celebrating the power
of women supporting each other—and the
amazing things we accomplish when we do. Visit
leanin.org/together for more information and
celebrate the women who #LeanInTogether with
you on social media.
About Girls Leadership
Girls Leadership teaches girls the skills to
know who they are, what they believe, and
how to express it, empowering them to create
change in their world. Girls Leadership works
not only with girls, but also with their primary
influencers—parents, teachers, and caregivers—
to create sustainable impact.
girlsleadership.org
8 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
2. Fill in your goal
What you can do in the next year
on your way to the dream
Ready, Set, Goal!
1. Fill in your dream
What you imagine is possible—a big,
bold vision Dream big
but set a
realistic goal
for yourself.
9 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org
Steps in My Comfort Zone
Feels easy to do—no problem!
Steps in My Low Risk Zone
Makes you feel a little nervous—but
not terrified!
Steps in My High Risk Zone
Makes you so nervous now that it’s hard to
imagine trying—but maybe you can!
3. Fill in your steps
Break your goal into steps and organize
them into these three risk zones.
4. Circle Your First Step
Read through the steps in all three
risk zones and circle the one you feel
comfortable doing first.

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Setting & Achieving Goals

  • 2. 2 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org Setting & Achieving Goals Because girls often struggle with confidence and fear making mistakes, they are less likely to take risks. Adapted from the national nonprofit, Girls Leadership, this activity is a great tool to help girls break their goals down into achievable steps, so they can see a path from where they are to where they want to go. It’s designed to use with individual or groups of girls ten-years-old and up. GOALS FOR GIRLS: • Learn the qualities of an effective goal • Practice setting goals and identifying the steps to achieving those goals MATERIALS: • Step-by-step instructions • Sample talking points (but feel free to use your own words!) • Activity handout ESTIMATED TIME: 30–40 minutes
  • 3. 3 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org Step 1: Introduce the topic of goals ESTIMATED TIME: 5 minutes Engage the girl in your life in a lively discussion about goals. You can use these questions as conversation starters: • Why is it important to have goals in our lives? • Agree or disagree: To be a good leader, you must have goals. • What is a goal you have for this year? Or what is an example of a goal someone your age might have for this year? Take a moment and explain why goals are important. Here’s some language to use as a starting point: Being a leader is about having a vision for change—and encouraging ourselves, and the people around us, to work hard to bring that vision to life. By setting goals for ourselves, with a timeline and steps to get there, we get closer to creating the change we want. Goal setting is an important life and leadership skill. When you know how to set goals, you get much closer to making them a reality. Goal setting matters. When we set specific goals, we’re more likely to achieve them.
  • 4. 4 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org Step 2: Explain how to translate dreams into goals ESTIMATED TIME: 5-10 minutes Start by asking her a question: How are goals different from dreams? Let her contribute several responses, then explain the difference between goals and dreams: Goals help us realize our dreams—they are the steps between us and what you imagine could be possible. Goals are different from dreams because they are more concrete and achievable. While I might dream of going to the moon someday, my goal would be to get an A in Physics. A good goal is specific and objective, so it’s easy to see the results, and I recommend we focus on short-term goals that can be accomplished in one year. QUICK TIP: Share a dream you had when you were a girl. Then ask the girl you’re working with to share her dream and applaud her courage when she does. Push girls to dream big but set realistic goals for themselves. Dream I want to run in the Olympics Goal I want to run JV track this spring Dream I want to be a great teacher Goal I want to be a mentor to younger students EXAMPLES OF DREAMS VS. GOALS
  • 5. 5 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org Make sure she understands that we all have different comfort zones. She—and only she— should decide what feels right to her. Step 3: Explain how to set personal goals ESTIMATED TIME: 5-10 minutes Now that she understands the difference between dreams and goals, explain how to break goals down into smaller, attainable steps. For example, you can say: Sometimes goals seem so big that it’s almost impossible to imagine how you’ll accomplish them. By breaking a goal down into smaller steps, we can take on new and sometimes scary things in smaller pieces. This allows us to feel a little braver, and makes it more likely that we won’t give up. Distribute the attached handout and introduce the activity to her. For example, you can say: We’re going to practice breaking down our goals into smaller steps. The steps to a goal can be any size— small and easy, or large and difficult. We’re going to organize the steps into three groups—which we’ll call risk zones—based on how nervous they make us. Then we’ll each pick the first step we’re going to take! The concept of risk zones may be new to her, so spend time walking her through each zone. Start with the definitions below and then use the examples on the sidebar or others you create together. • Your Comfort Zone: Feels easy to do—no problem! • Your Low Risk Zone: Makes you feel a little nervous—but not terrified! • Your High Risk Zone: Makes you so nervous now that it’s hard to imagine trying—but maybe you can! Goal Be in a school play Comfort Zone Talk to members of drama club and find out what it’s like Low Risk Zone Talk to drama teacher about what it takes to audition High Risk Zone Audition for play EXAMPLE OF BREAKING A GOAL INTO RISK ZONES
  • 6. 6 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org Step 4: Complete the handout & debrief ESTIMATED TIME: 15-20 minutes Ask her to complete the handout, which prompts her to fill in four things: 1. Her dream: What she imagines is possible—a big, bold vision 2. Her goal: What she can do in the next year on her way to her dream 3. Her steps: The steps she can take to reach her goal, organized by how risky each step feels 4. Her first step: The first step she is comfortable taking toward her goal Sit beside her while she works and push her to be as specific and realistic as possible with her goals—and her tolerance for risk. When she’s done, ask her to share her goal and the first step she’s going to take toward reaching it. Thank her for sharing and celebrate her commitment to try something new. Wrap up the activity with some additional words of encouragement: Having dreams is a thrilling part of growing up and imagining your future. Making them a reality takes hard work and practice. When you have the skills to break your dream down into goals, and break your goals down into smaller steps, you create your own road map for success! QUICK TIP: Highlight a few famous women and men who realized their dreams to inspire her and emphasize all the hard work and smaller achievements it took to get them there. Every journey begins with a single step! By breaking goals into small steps, girls build confidence and get closer to reaching their goals…and their dreams.
  • 7. 7 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org About “Together Women Can” “Together Women Can” is a public awareness campaign from LeanIn.Org celebrating the power of women supporting each other—and the amazing things we accomplish when we do. Visit leanin.org/together for more information and celebrate the women who #LeanInTogether with you on social media. About Girls Leadership Girls Leadership teaches girls the skills to know who they are, what they believe, and how to express it, empowering them to create change in their world. Girls Leadership works not only with girls, but also with their primary influencers—parents, teachers, and caregivers— to create sustainable impact. girlsleadership.org
  • 8. 8 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org 2. Fill in your goal What you can do in the next year on your way to the dream Ready, Set, Goal! 1. Fill in your dream What you imagine is possible—a big, bold vision Dream big but set a realistic goal for yourself.
  • 9. 9 SETTING & ACHIEVING GOALS #LeanInTogether leanintogether.org Steps in My Comfort Zone Feels easy to do—no problem! Steps in My Low Risk Zone Makes you feel a little nervous—but not terrified! Steps in My High Risk Zone Makes you so nervous now that it’s hard to imagine trying—but maybe you can! 3. Fill in your steps Break your goal into steps and organize them into these three risk zones. 4. Circle Your First Step Read through the steps in all three risk zones and circle the one you feel comfortable doing first.