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Discovering Your Strengths and Talents
Students reach out to trusted adults to ask what they think are students’ strengths and talents. (Purpose Challenge Practice #1)

Man’s Search for Meaning
Students reflect on a Viktor Frankl quote about why meaning in life is important. (Purpose Challenge Practice #3)

Magic Wand
Students describe their ideal world and how they might contribute to creating that world. (Purpose Challenge Practice #2)

Exploring Your Personal Values
Students explore and reflect on their values. (Purpose Challenge Practice #4)

Best Possible Self
Students imagine their lives at 40. (Purpose Challenge Practice #5)

Create a Purpose Tattoo
Students design a tattoo that symbolizes the things that matter most to them. (Purpose Challenge Practice #6)

Purpose Quotes Reflection
Students choose a quote about purpose and reflect on why it resonates with them. (Purpose Challenge Practice #7)

Setting Long-Term Goals
Students write about making long-term goals a reality. (Purpose Challenge Practice #8)

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