We all need to be equipped with the tools to protect our story so we can maintain a healthy mind, discover our purpose, achieve our goals, and be free to thrive. It’s difficult to protect your story if you’ve never learned the importance of setting goals and how to protect those goals.
Listeners will be able to:
- Develop goal setting skills and long-term goals.
- Recognize distractions and ways to stay on track
- Describe types of abuse & signs of abusive relationships.
Lesson Materials
Grades 5th -8th
Do Your Goals Matter Worksheet
5th-8th Grades Facilitator’s Guide
Grades 9th-12th
Do Your Goals Matter (5th -8th Grade)
Without teaching kids how to set and achieve goals, we’re setting them up for failure. Every child deserves to learn how to nurture a healthy mind, discover their purpose, and pursue their dreams. Do Your Goals Matter empowers kids to do exactly that! Press play and unlock their path to success!
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 1- WHY SET GOALS? (9th-12 Grade)
This episode will inspire you to see your goals as part of your unique story—because it’s not just about setting goals; it’s about shaping your life!
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 2 – WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS? (9th-12th Grade)
When you set specific achievable goals you are more likely to stay focused, be motivated and even organized. You are the architect of your destiny!
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 3- DO YOU HAVE AN ACTION PLAN? (9th-12th)
Without action plan, you are being set up to fail! An action plan is like a blueprint for your goals and dreams. It makes the seemingly impossible, possible!
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 4 – CAN DISTRACTIONS KILL YOUR GOALS? (9th-12th Grade)
To protect your story you need to be aware of distractions and learn how to avoid them as well discover the steps to take to get back on track. If you don’t know how to avoid them, they will derail you!
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 5 – WHAT IS THE MOST HARMFUL DISTRACTION? (9th-12th Grade)
Some distractions, like abuse, can’t be avoided—but healing is possible, and abuse doesn’t define you. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, this episode explores the types of abuse and how to seek help.
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 6 Part 1 – DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF ABUSE? (9th-12th Grade)
In this episode, Grace shares her story of grooming, and Stephen opens up about his experience with sexual abuse. Their stories aim to prevent others from facing similar situations and to offer hope for healing.
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 6 Part 2 – DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF ABUSE? (9th-12th Grade)
In Part 2, Will and Lexi courageously share their experiences with physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Their stories will inspire you with their resilience and encourage you to find the strength to support yourself or someone you care about.
Do Your Goals Matter? Episode 7 – DO YOU HAVE A FIXED OR GROWTH MINDSET? (9th-12th Grade)
In our final episode you will learn how to embrace the boundless potential within you… all you have to do is make a shift in your perspective!