Humility means “the state of being humble.” Both it and humble have their origin in the Latin word humilis, meaning "low." A low focus on the self is not self-deprecating but rather an accurate recognition of one’s accomplishments and worth. Being humble allows a person to acknowledge their limitations, imperfections, and mistakes. It means learning to value oneself in a way that isn't dependent on outperforming other people and being the best. Being humble also means putting the needs of another person before your own, and thinking of others before yourself. There are many emotion and social benefits associated with humility including self-control, generosity, tolerance, acceptance and a lower sense of entitlement.

Setting goals is a vital practice that can benefit anyone when creating a vision for their future. Goal setting requires one to think about what they want to achieve and aspects of themselves they want to improve and develop. This requires one to be humble enough to recognise the need for development. This activity provides time for students to set personal goals that reflect an interest in and betterment of themselves.