How to Write a Personal Mission Statement

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There is no right or wrong way to write a personal mission statement. Personal mission statement is a fancy way of saying "these are my goals, and the code of ethics I'm going to use to live my life" So long as its meaningful to you, then thats all that matters, after all, you're going to be living by it.

Steps

1. Intro- Traditionally a Mission statement is written to guide a person or persons on the path of life as to how they want to live. Its not so much what you want to accomplish, but how you want to live your life. Do you believe in Honesty, Justice, self- reliance? These are all questions you need to ask yourself when composing your personal Mission statement. What ethics and morals do you want to govern your life.
   
2. Make a list of what morals you hold to be good and true, and then examine your daily life, what morals are easy for you, which ones do you need to work on, and which ones do you want to have. Spend a few days reflecting over what you find, and then sit down to write.
   
3. From this list will come your statement. To start the pen rolling on paper, ask yourself...what is it that I want to promise myself. Do I want to promise to myself that I'll be a kinder person, a more truthful person, a spiritual person, and answer youself...To help you I'll include an example of one of my personal Mission statements in the tips section for you to read.
   

Tips

• Ideally, a personal mission statement will be 1 to 2 paragraphs long, however it can be as brief or as detailed as you want it to be. The only requirement is that your mission statement remind you of the person you want to be, what you want to do and of what values and principles you hold in regard.
  
• Mrscompton's personal mission statement: In order to fully live a life worthy of those who created me, I promise to uphold the Nine noble virtues which include: COURAGE - The bravery to do what is right at all times, TRUTH - The willingness to be honest and say what one knows to be true and right, HONOR - The feeling of inner value and worth from which one knows that one is noble of being, and the desire to show respect for this quality when it is found in the world, FIDELITY - The will to be loyal to one's Gods and Goddesses, to one's folk, and to one's self, DISCIPLINE - The willingness to be hard with one's self first, then if need be with others, HOSPITALITY - The willingness to share what one has with one's fellows, especially when they are far from home, INDUSTRIOUSNESS - The willingness to work hard--always striving for efficiency--as a joyous activity in itself, SELF-RELIANCE - The spirit of independence which is achieved not only for the individual but also for the family, clan, tribe, and nation, PERSEVERANCE - The spirit of stick-to-it-iveness that can always bring one back from defeat or failure--each time we fail we recognize failure for what it is and, if the purpose is true and good, we persevere until success is won. To listen to the wisdom of my elders and ancestors, to stetch my abilities, but understand and know my limitations, to grow as a person, both mentally, physically, and spiritually.
  

Warnings

• Try not to include what others want you to do or who they want you to be. Focus on what you want for yourself.
  
• Please Note: information of the Nine Noble Virtues was taken from the following link: http://www.angelfire.com/realm3/ninevirtues/
  

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