My Next Move: One Worksheet, One Action

My Next Move: one barrier, one action, one person to help. Free worksheet, illustrated with a checklist.

Big plans can overwhelm. The My Next Move worksheet shrinks the problem to a single step.

What students do

  1. Name what is getting in the way.
  2. Choose one realistic action for this week.
  3. Name one person who can help.
  4. Pick a date to check back.

How to use it

Small, specific commitments are easier for a student to keep and easier for an adult to follow up on. Use it in advisory, counseling, mentoring, or intervention meetings.

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