Writing a Mission Statement

Begin with the End in Mind

• A mission statement gives you something to achieve.

• It can be broken down into smaller, more achievable goals

Example 1

Mission Statement“I WILL… be a better daughter, sister, student, teammate, and friend by improving on my inferior qualities like organization, responsibility, and compassion.

Short-term goal1.I will write down important dates and information about events2.I will follow through with things I say I will do3.I will think about others problems from their perspective

Example 2

Mission Statement“I will live a healthy lifestyle”

Goals1.I will exercise 3 days a week2.I will reduce my fast food from 3 days a week to 13.I will stop smoking my January 1st

Example 3

Mission Statement“I will become more financially stable”

Goals1.I will get a part time job

1.I will apply for jobs

2.I will make better decisions about where I spend my money3.I will put away 20% of my money in savings

Example 4

Mission Statement“I will stand up for what I believe in, even if it is not popular”

Goals1.I will listen to others and understand their point of view2.I will use effective disagreement strategies so my discussions will not turn into fights3.I will research information to support my opinions

Make Your Mission Work

• Count the cost– Opportunity cost- what do you have to give up

versus what do you gain– If the goal means you are giving up something you

love for something that is not that important then don’t do it

– Weigh the benefits to your goals

• Don’t make major commitments you know you won’t keep it just hurts

Make Your Mission Work

• Put it in Pen– “A goal not written is only a wish”– A written goal carries more power– A written goal forces you to be specific

Make Your Mission Work

• Just Do It!!!– “Do. Do not. There is no try.” ~ Yoda

• Once you are fully committed to a goal, your likelihood of completing it increases– Those who are committed always find a way

I WILL

Make Your Mission Work• Use momentous moments– Certain dates have more power

• First day of school• Report cards• Birth days• New Years• Break- ups

• Use these days to start goals they put you in the mood

• Character is the discipline to follow through with things long after the mood has passed

Make Your Mission Work

• Rope Up– Partner up with someone• Friends• Parents• Teachers

– You will accomplish more if you borrow strength from others

Today

1. Write down your Mission Statement2. Write down 3 reachable goals for each part

of your Mission Statement3. List the:

1. Opportunity Cost- Cost/Benefit2. Start date3. Who will help you along the way