A personal mission statement serves as a guide to keep your life
on track. A personal mission statement provides an opportunity for you to align
your goals with your core beliefs and values and focus on what you want to
accomplish. The best mission statements are a brief three or four sentences
long.
Develop a personal mission statement through self-assessment and
planning. Answer the following questions to determine your core beliefs,
values, and goals:
·
Who
do you want to become?
·
What
do you wish to accomplish in life and why? (Consider all areas of your life
such as family, work, spirituality, community, hobbies, etc.).
·
What
have you accomplished so far? Consider all areas of your life.
·
What
do you stand for; what values are important to you?
·
What
character traits do you consider important?
·
What
do you treasure most in life?
·
How
do you want to be remembered?
·
How
can you make your life and the lives of others better?
·
What
actions can you take that will have the most positive affect on your life?
Example
personal mission statement:
To live each day to the fullest and appreciate and enjoy the blessings I have
been given. To use my talents and skills to better my life and that of my
family. To treat others with respect. To never stop learning.
What will your
personal mission statement say about you?
