Personal Mission Statements - Enter 2011 with Purpose!

Writing a personal mission statement may seem daunting or a waste of time. Believe me I have listened to many people frown upon the process! Of course It's been proven time and time again, when you set unrealistic goals , lack the commitment and continue to make excuses the only goal you ever attain is self sabatoge. How productive is that?

A personal mission or vision statement is your written description of what you want to accomplish and who you want to be. For those who have embraced the process it is your visual of how you will achieve success, happiness, joy, love, etc in your life and what that will look and feel like to you when you do. This statement isn't carved in stone , nor does it need to be shared with anyone..it is your personal visual that you get to play with and rewrite as you see fit.

If you are writing your personal mission statement for the first time..hey I know it's hard..the first time I did it I must have stared at the blank paper for 45 minutes before I wrote something.

Now,it has become as routine as waking up and brushing my teeth every morning. It's something that I have built into my life because I believe it is important ..mentally, physically and emotionally. Anyone who has adopted this practice into their life I haven't heard them say it has been a waste of their time yet!

Please don't wait for the perfect time to sit down and write something..news flash..there will never be a perfect time! When you decide and comitt yourself to self improvement and growth you know the time is now and there are no more excuses!

Here are a few tips to get you started:

Sit your bum down , find some quiet time..and ...

• Know what your values are...what is important to you and do you incorporate those personal values into your life. Your personal values help direct you to make wise choices and decisions



• Know your strengths and identify your weaknesses...use and focus on your strengths to help improve upon the weaknesses



• Set goals..goals are very important and setting SMART goals help us achieve things we say we want and need for ourselves. Your goals are your personal roadmap of where you want to go.

If you aren't quite sure the answers to the above...then begin to seek them out..speaking from experience you must be willing to be totally honest with yourself..find a friend/collegue who is willing to tell you like it is or work with someone who is skilled in helping you discover the answers because you NEED honest feedback.

4 things that lead to successful goal achievement

1. Set SMART goals

2. Be accountable and accept responsiblity for your actions or inaction

3.Have a support network .

4. Be open to change- be persistent and flexible

and remember.....

If YOU think YOU can YOU can!!

All the best for a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

xo