Personal Mission Statement

Mission statement: A personal statement that provides a focus and purpose in your day to day life.

I have to admit this idea is novel to me. I’ve worked in community organizations and have helped in structuring their mission statement but thinking about me is a different story.

Wading my way away from fear, I will write my mission statement.

Some things to consider when writing your own.

• Keep it simple, clear, and consice.
• Touch on what you want to focus on and who you want to become
• Concentrate on specific action, behaviors, habits to make  a positive impact in your life in the next year, two years, three years.
• Make it positive. Avoid negative statements
• Create one that will guide your day to day actions. Make it an everyday part of your life.

Remember it is not written in stone. It can evolve as you evolve.

Think about your values, roles you play day to day, what’s important to you, and what you want to achieve.

It takes time and reflection and remember you can change it as needed. 

 Some statements that came to my mind:

• I will live each day as it were my last.
  I will build positive relationships.
  I will focus on my strengths.
  I will strive to better my health.
  I will strive to find peace of mind.

 Do you have a personal mission statement? Would you like to share?

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