Life Skills and Leadership Manual - Peace Corps

Life Skills & Leadership: Unit 3, Session 4: Setting Priorities, Managing Time | Page 65 of 68

Handout 1: Need To, Have To, Want To

Think carefully about the things you have done in the last day or so. Put each activity under the heading that
best describes why you do it. Some activities may fit under more than one heading but choose the one you
think is the best.

Need To

The Rocks

Activities for my future or

to reach my dream

(studying for a test at

school, learning a skill)

Have To

The Sand

Activities I’m told to do or

must get done

(eating, caring for my

younger brother)

Want To

The Water

Activities that I like and

choose for myself

(spending time with

friends, taking a nap)