What Is a Personal Mission Statement?

“The key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you are, what you are about and what you value.”
- Stephen R. Covey

What Is a Personal Mission Statement?
A personal mission statement is an individual statement that outlines what you want to be (character), what you want to do (contributions and achievement), and the values or principles upon which being and doing are based.

Two Ways A Personal Mission Statement Can Help You Change

1. Self Knowledge
   A personal mission statement requires introspection, self-analysis, and written expression. Rather than being something that is produced in 5 minutes, a personal mission can takes weeks, even months, to complete. The process of writing the statement is so important as writing will help clarify your inner-most thoughts and feelings. You will come to a greater understanding of who you are, what you are about and what you value.
   
   
2. Decision Making
   A mission statement becomes a personal constitution that can be turned to when making either major life-changing decisions or small daily decisions. It will not necessarily make such decisions easier, but it will add focus and direction. Think of it as a roadmap that you can refer to for guidance as you journey through life.