Clearer, realistic goals can make recovery from low mood feel more manageable. A simple printable goal setting worksheet helps people look back at recent achievements, notice areas for improvement, and choose practical aims for the next 3 to 6 months.
This depression goal setting worksheet PDF for recovery is a printable planning tool for people who are working through low mood and want a structured way to set realistic next steps. It can be used independently, with a therapist, during a CBT session, in a counselling appointment, or as part of a wellbeing support meeting. The prompts guide the user to review the past 3 to 6 months, recognise what has gone well, and identify areas they would like to improve.
The worksheet provides space to note recent achievements, things that have been done well, areas for development, and goals for the coming months. This makes it useful for adults or older teenagers who are thinking about motivation, routines, confidence, self-care, behavioural change, or recovery planning. The format is simple enough to print and complete by hand, while still offering enough structure for discussion, reflection, and follow-up.
- Use in therapy, counselling, coaching, or wellbeing sessions.
- Support home reflection between appointments or check-ins.
- Help turn broad aims into clearer, practical goals.
- Keep as a record to review progress over time.
Therapists, mental health practitioners, support workers, and individuals may find it helpful as a personal goals template, recovery goals worksheet, or mental health planning activity. Download and print the worksheet to use as a calm, practical starting point for setting achievable goals. Produced by the Centre for Clinical Interventions.
