Setting Goals, Becoming More

Dive deeper into the four areas of personal development. Here are dozens of ideas to inspire you as you follow the Savior's example.

Spiritual Goals

Strengthen your testimony, increase your gospel knowledge, and draw closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

  • Read the Book of Mormon and record your feelings in a journal.
  • Serve as a temple and family history consultant in your ward.
  • Prepare a sacrament meeting talk and give it with confidence.
  • Index 500 names on FamilySearch.
  • Learn and memorize the words to 10 new hymns.
  • Study all the gospel topics essays on the Church website.
  • Share your testimony with a friend or family member.

Social Goals

Develop skills for building healthy relationships, communicating effectively, and showing Christlike love to others.

  • Learn to cook a complete meal for your family once a week for a month.
  • Go one week without making any negative comments about anyone.
  • Plan and carry out a fun activity for your family.
  • Get to know a new person at church or school and become their friend.
  • Learn how to show respect for others' opinions, even when you disagree.
  • Practice active listening in your conversations.
  • Serve a family in your ward by babysitting or helping with yard work.

Physical Goals

Care for your body—a sacred gift from God—by developing healthy habits and learning new skills.

  • Train for and complete a 5K run.
  • Learn to play a new sport, like tennis, volleyball, or basketball.
  • Drink the recommended amount of water every day for a month.
  • Plan and follow a healthy meal plan for two weeks.
  • Learn basic first aid and get a certification.
  • Go on a weekly hike or bike ride.
  • Get 8-10 hours of sleep each night for a month.

Intellectual Goals

Develop your talents, expand your knowledge, and learn practical skills that will help you serve others and provide for your future family.

  • Read a classic book, like "Les Misérables" or "To Kill a Mockingbird."
  • Learn 25 useful phrases in a new language.
  • Take an online course in a skill like coding, graphic design, or photography.
  • Learn how to change a tire and check the oil in a car.
  • Write a short story or a collection of poems.
  • Learn to play a new song on an instrument.
  • Follow a tutorial to build something with your hands.