Get in touch with your authentic self as we continue with the Discover U series. Today you will develop a mission statement.
A mission statement describes your intention of how you will invest your energy. It is brief, focused, flexible, and feasible.
DIYPlanner has an excellent article about mission statements. Quintcareers also has a terrific series called the Five-Step Plan for Creating Personal Mission Statements. Check out What’s the Difference Between Mission and Vision? at Lifehack.org. Stephen R Covey is an authority on mission statements and I recommend going to the free Mission Statement Builder at his website to develop one.
- Discover your heroes
- Identify your strengths
- Explore your skills
- Examine your beliefs
- Look at your values
- Develop a mission statement
- Learn about your personality and interests
- Think about your talents and dreams
- Tell your story
- Express yourself
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