Leo Steyl’s Personal Mission Statement Series –Part 3 of 4
The purpose of this article is to guide, support and inspire you further to create possible associations and to develop your own ideas by using certain keywords (Worksheet A) and sentence completion (Worksheet B) respectively, that I have found useful to make the process of developing a personal mission statement a bit easier, more personal, honest and integrative.
If you can write down one or two words next to each keyword (Worksheet A) it could help a lot when you complete the sentences in Worksheet B. Don’t worry if you are inclined to repeat the same ideas under different “headings” in Worksheet A –you are just brainstorming possibilities at the moment to get the process going! Please do not evaluate your ideas at this stage. More specifically, don’t exclude ideas because you think it is impossible to make it a reality!
WORKSHEET A
-Values: …………………………………………….. -Principles: …………………………………………………..
-Qualities: ………………………………………….. -Contributions: ……………………………………………….
-Beliefs: ……………………………………………. -Needs: ………………………………………………………..
-Attitudes: …………………………………………. -Roles: …………………………………………………………
-Habits: ……………………………………………. -Priorities: ……………………………………………………..
-Thoughts: ………………………………………… -Goals: …………………………………………………………
-Actions: …………………………………………… -Feelings: ……………………………………………………..
-Uniqueness: ……………………………………… -Integrity: ………………………………………………………
-Achievements: …………………………………… -View of Life: ………………………………………………….
-What I would really like to do: …………………. -What I really want in life: ……………………………………
-What creates passion in my life: ………………. -Something I know I should do: …………………………….
TRY NOW TO CREATE A DRAWING THAT SOMEHOW REPRESENTS A BROADER PICTURE OF SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN SEE YOU ARE DEFINITELY GOING TO ACHIEVE:
Before you can build a bridge, you first have to see it with mind’s eye and draw it! –Leo Steyl
THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART IN THE CREATION OF YOUR MISSION STATEMENT, AND I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO COMPLETE IT AS HONESTLY AND COMPREHENSIVELY AS POSSIBLE.
WORKSHEET B
My Legacy
The one most important thing that I would like to see happening and achieve in my life-time is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
My most valuable and meaningful work and contribution in life is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
My Role models
The characteristics of my role models that I admire the most and would like to make part of my make-up are: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Example: effective habits; healthy relationships; self-assertiveness; kindness; communication style; conflict resolution style; motivational touch; specialized knowledge; empathy; compassion; soft language; and courage.)
My Passion
My main passion in life is to ………………………………………………………………………………………….
(Example: inspire family, friends and community members.)
My Needs
My biggest needs are to ………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Example: achieve, serve, create, and use my talents and skills to make a meaningful difference.)
My Imagination
I see how my dreams to ………………………………………………………………………………. comes true.
I see myself in the career role(s) of …………………………………………………………………………………
My Beliefs
I strongly believe in my unlimited ability to …………………………………………………………………………
My Knowledge and Experience
My specialized knowledge and practical experience in the field of ………………………… can serve me well in the career(s) of ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
My Qualities
My strongest qualities at the moment that I use to …………………………………………………………………..
are ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Example: willpower; commitment; open mindedness; positive attitude, enthusiasm, excitement; self-awareness; need assessment; humor; value-driven responses.)
My Unseen Partners
When I listen to the advice of my unseen partners namely intuition and conscience, the right thing for me to do now is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
My Life Balance
I create a fine balance in my life by looking after the different components (physical, mental, emotional, social, material, spiritual, family and career) on a regular basis: ………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Example: I go for long walks in nature. I learn, read and grow. I show kindness, forgive easily and don’t judge people. I communicate in a natural and respectful way. I serve and earn money in a responsible way. I create meaning and hope by giving knowledge away for free. I bond with family members individually and together. I enhance healthy relationships in the work environment, and welcome change in a fearless manner.)
My Success and Happiness
What really makes me smile, happy, feel successful and experience true joy, is when I ……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Example: accept people unconditionally and support them, use my hands, investigate a problem or issue, and come up with a solution.)
My Peace of Mind
When I can ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I really experience a deep sense of fulfillment, meaning, security and peace of mind.
(Example: reach out to people as an extrovert, really understand what they feel, and use my intuition to feel the best way forward!)
My Trust
I very much like to build trust by …………………………………………………………………………………….
(Example: initiating creative co-operation and refusing to talk behind someone’s back.)
My Mentor
I choose to have a mentor that can …………………………………………………………………………………
(Example: listen to my uncertainties, fears, concerns, issues, and give appropriate advice and encouragement when I need it.)
Now you are crossing the bridge to the first draft of your unique mission statement! If you perhaps feel a little bit uncertain you can look again at the two examples of a personal mission statement that I quoted in the second article, before you start formulating your own statement. I prefer to write it in the present tense. (Example: I separate and balance family and work by not working at home!) Try to keep it specific, clear, short, and to the point.
WORKSHEET C
FIRST Version of My Personal Mission Statement Date: ………………………………….
(I feel the ideas flow easier and more smoothly when you start the sentences with “I”. Perhaps you would also like to make rough sketches of the different aspects of your statement.)
Next article: Personal Mission Statement Series Part 4 of 4 –Success Stories
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