The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or even seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.
~Denis Waitley, American Author and Motivational Speaker
Some Benefits of a Personal Mission Statement:
Provides focus
Clarifies what is important to you
Helps you create the life you want instead of things "just happening
Guides your daily actions
Gives you a greater sense of meaning and purpose
Where to Begin:
Start by answering these questions:
1) If money and time was no object what would I choose to do with my life?
2) What are three important goals I wish to accomplish in my lifetime?
3) What do I really love to do when I’m working?
4) I want others to remember me as a person who….
5) My gifts and natural strengths are…..
6) What do I want to contribute in the future for the betterment of others?
7) What am I most passionate about? ((When I’m doing this I am always happy)
Many of you probably have though deeply on these questions before. If not,realize this is a process, so give yourself the time to really think about your responses.