BusyBeeMama.com

When I posted the article on writing a personal mission statement a few days ago, some of you may have been left wondering, “What does having a mission statement have to do with my everyday life?”  The truth is, anyone can (and should!) have a mission statement, whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a career executive.  It doesn’t have to be grand, but it has to reflect who you are and what is important to you as a person - as simple as that.

To illustrate what I mean, I would like to share with you as an example my personal mission statement.  It has evolved somewhat over the years, but still remains remarkably close to the original version. 

Elena’s Personal Mission Statement

Love others as I love myself.
Pursue Growth – personal and spiritual.
Strive for Excellence in everything I choose to do.
Maintain my Integrity through each decision and action.

• I will strive to be in closer communion with God through regular practice, study, and my everyday thoughts and actions.
• I will build a strong relationship with my husband, based on unconditional trust, respect, love, support, patience, and devotion. Together, we will create a home that is a place of joy, comfort, peace, and happiness for our family and guests.
• I will love my daughter unconditionally. I will make spending quality time with her a priority. I will pass to her my knowledge, wisdom, and values. I will teach her by example. I will support her in the choices she makes.
• I will show love and respect for my parents, be forgiving of their shortcomings, give them generously of my time and attention, and be thankful for all the love and support that they have given me.
• I will always be present in the lives of my brother and sister. I will strive to be an example and inspiration to them, as well as a source of unconditional love and support.
• I will be generous, loyal, and dependable friend. I will actively maintain connections with my close friends and be a source of joy and support to them.
• I will have confidence in my abilities and determination to pursue my goals. I will be an inspiration to others and share with them what I learn. I will work toward having complete financial freedom and independence while maintaining a balanced life and staying true to my values.

If you are interested in creating a mission statement for your own life, I would suggest that you start with this article, which will take you through the entire process and provide suggestions for additional tools and resources.

Related Articles

• How to Write a Personal Mission Statement