Aligning Yourself with a Mission
What do you want to do in life? How do you want to live your life? What can you do to live in alignment with your values? These questions get at your mission in life. It is important to have a mission in life. It serves as a guide for making decisions on both the big things in life and the little things. Knowing what you want to accomplish is going to be key to living a fulfilling life.
What Are Your Values?
What are the values you hold dear? What beliefs or principles do you stand by? Spend some time reflecting on what is most important to you. This will help you identify your mission.
Draft a Mission Statement
Start by writing down some of your values and what you want to accomplish in life. Then, put all of these elements together in a simple statement. It does not have to be perfect. You have the right to edit it as you see fit, but get started with something.
Post Your Mission Statement Where You Can See It
Put your mission statement on display. Hang it up in a spot where you will see it. Having this reminder will help you remember what is truly important to you and how you want to live your life. It will be a guidepost for you.
Live Your Mission
Finally, live out your values and your mission statement. When making decisions, ask yourself, “Does this align with my mission?” Does it lead you to where you want to go in life?