Activities to develop purpose
Complete this activity to understand how to have a goal-oriented mindset and practice setting some goals.
First things first
Consider whether you already have core goals that direct your life choices. Answer this question:
What activity have you enjoyed most this year and why?
Activity 1: Create your personal vision
Using this personal vision statement, select 10 values that are most important to you and then refine your values in order to create your own personal vision:
Personal vision statement (PDF 
, 173kb)
Activity 2: Set your goals
Using the values you have highlighted as important to you, complete a goal setting sheet. Choose the sheet that works best for you.
Goal setting sheet (PDF , 129kb)
, 175kb)Next steps: Get involved at York
University opportunities to help develop your sense of purpose:
Academic purpose
- Take a look at research at the University of York
- Come to research events at the University of York
- Become an Academic Rep
Personal purpose
- See the timetable of student opportunities at York
- Attend student events
- Explore careers ideas
- Find out about Chaplaincy support at York
Social purpose
- Take part in the York Leaders programme
- Volunteer with Community Projects
- Explore YUSU Volunteering
- Find out about Adopt an Activity
Now reassess
Now you have looked through our resources and completed the activities, reassess your levels of purpose.