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Personal Mission
Statement
BENEFITS OF A MISSION
STATEMENT
Gives meaning and
significance to our actions
and our life
At the end of our lives we will
be able to say, I did what I was
created to do. I contributed to
this world in a significant
manner.
1.
5. Ability To
Communicate Clearly
What You Bring To
Personal and
Professional
Have a single sentence that states what you
are here to do (taken from your mission
Opportunities
statement)
Have it memorized
This allows you clearly tell others what you can
do for them
6. Motivation to Do Your
Best
Keeps one centered on their
purpose
Keeps circumstances from
distracting us
1.
An Example of a Mission
Statement
The purpose of my life is bringing
happiness and growth to our family and all
within my influence, while living a rich and
abundant life of integrity, which is my
definition of success. Living correct
principles is the center of my life, from
which I seek solutions to lifes many
demands.
An Example of a Mission
Statement continued
I value a career in higher education, being
a good father and husband, raising a strong
family, and seeking the truth. I will serve
diligently in my church-keeping focused on
the needs of people. Community service
when appropriate is also valued. Earning
sufficient income to provide a healthy
lifestyle for my family and a secure
retirement are important as I strive to be
wise in managing my money.
An Example of a Mission
Statement continued
With love of others and self as my core
motivating principle, I want to balance
my life consistently with the following 30
human needs: Physical, intellectual,
emotional, sexual/intimacy, social,
spiritual/philosophical, achievemental,
cultural/aesthetic, leisure, creative,
understanding/communication,
agency/self determination, private
space, time management, humor,
perspective, perseverance,
enthusiasm/motivation