The Franklin Covey Personal Mission Statement Builder has been on my mental to do list for quite awhile now. And a lazy Sunday afternoon, was a perfect time for some introspection and completion of this project. After all, the Packer game isn't on TV (lame), Pete is at work, the fire place is on, Diesel is sleeping at my side, and no time like the present. Especially as I am about embark on a new chapter in my life.
The (Personal) Mission Statement Builder takes you through Ten different topics or aspects of life, asking questions, extracting values and believes, and then compiles your responses into a pretty powerful result.
Mine is as follows:
I am at my best when I am on a schedule.
I will try to prevent times when I am unprepared..
I will enjoy my work by finding employment where I can Be creative.
I will find enjoyment in my personal life through Be challenged and driven.
I will find opportunities to use my natural talents and gifts such as creative projects, cooking,
connecting with people, listening, organizing and assessing the big picture and creating action items, seeing the best in people..
I can do anything I set my mind to. I will pursue a fitness career along with coaching and cooking/organizational services..
My life's journey is to help people become the BEST them. To help others figure out THEIR life journey. To help people flourish and feel GREAT about themselves and their purpose. To help people find the beauty within themselves. Results of the journey is simply a better world, of happy and loving people..
I will be a person who At my 80th birthday, I would like my husband and children (grand children) to be there, and all the people that I have helped along the way. I want it to be a celebration of ALL of their lives, not just mine. I want to be known as the person who was good and did good..
My most important future contribution to others will be Love, Fairness, and honesty..
I will stop procrastinating and start working on:Say No more often to things I don't value or believe in.
I will stop procrastinating and start working on:Be more assertive about my own feelings and desires.
- Open up more and share my thoughts and my love more openly. Be myself. Don't hold back.
I will strive to incorporate the following attributes into my life:
- Integrity
- Intensity of Character
- Infinite Love
will constantly renew myself by focusing on the four dimensions of my life:
- Challenge myself everyday, be in the flow. (Challenge/Ability)
- Love myself and accept the grace and love of God.
- Carry out actions in entirety, and organize actions/concepts. (Flow)
- Say no to obligatory friendships, stay connected to family and loved ones, and put myself and my needs first.
Pretty Cool. And that all (for me) speaks for itself. I encourage you do complete the exercise yourself.
