1) Introduction
Welcome to the journey of building personal missions and
goals that inspire you to live a fulfilling life. Why is it important to have a
personal mission and goals? This can help you to have a direction in
your life and to achieve what you actually want to achieve. Why do you think
almost all big businesses have missions and goals? It is to achieve what
they want to achieve and to motivate their employees. Living a life without a
personal mission can be compared to climbing a ladder towards a goal, only to
realize that the wall you're climbing isn't the one you want to climb. You're
forced to descend and start climbing another wall, and the cycle repeats.
However, with a personal mission, you can climb the right wall and achieve much
more.By the end of this article, you'll have a clear
understanding of how to create your personal mission statement and SMART
goals that motivate you to take action towards your dreams.
2) Reflect on your Values and Passions
Building personal missions and goals that are inspiring
requires you to understand your unique values and passions. To help you get
started, ask yourself the following questions:
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What do you want to achieve in your personal and
professional life?
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What are your core values that shape your
worldview?
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What are your passions and what do you love
doing?
By connecting with your values and passions, you can build a
foundation for your personal mission and goals. For example: You can
value authenticity, honesty, and integrity. You can be passionate about helping
others achieve their goals or be passionate about traveling to explore new
cultures. You might want to become a successful entrepreneur and make a
positive impact on the world.
3) Create a vision for your life
Creating a vision statement that inspires you to pursue your
dreams is an important step in building personal missions and goals. Create a
vision statement that includes what you want to achieve and how you want
to feel. To create this, look at the values you have chosen. Here are some of
examples of visions:
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"I will be living a life filled with
purpose, passion, and joy. You are pursuing your dreams with confidence and
courage."
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"I will be a successful entrepreneur who
has built a profitable business that positively impacts the lives of millions
of people."
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"I will be a world traveler who has
explored every continent and learned to speak six languages fluently."
4) Set SMART goals
Once you have a clear vision statement, it's time to set
SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and
Time-bound. Remember that these goals must be based on what you want to
achieve with your vision. Here are some examples of SMART goals.
"I will run a 5K race in six months and achieving a
personal best time."
"I will start my own business within the next year, by
researching and writing a business plan, securing funding, and launching your
product."
"I will travel to a new country every year, by saving
money, researching travel destinations and learning a new language every
year."
5) Develop habits to achieve your SMART-goals
Now you have identified your goals, the next step is to
develop daily habits to achieve those goals. You might want to go run
each day for 1km (0,62 mile). This might not seem like much but if you do it
every day, I can assure you that you will see the difference after a while. By
doing this every day, you also start identifying yourself as a runner.
If you want to start your own business, you might develop a
habit of researching and writing your business plan each day for 5 minutes.
6) Conclusion
The most important thing I want you to remember is that having a personal mission and SMART goals gives your life direction and ensures you're climbing the right "wall" toward your dreams. By having a clear understanding of what you want to achieve and how you want to feel, you can create a roadmap for your life that leads you to your desired destination. Remember, building personal missions and goals is not a one-time activity, but an ongoing process of reflection and adjustment. By taking small, consistent actions towards your goals, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. So, take the first step towards building your personal mission and start creating a life that inspires you today!
7) Your next steps
1. Write your Values and Passions: Take a piece of paper or your notepad on your phone.
Write down your values and passions. (2 minutes)
2. Write your Vision: Write your vision based on your values and passions (60 seconds)
3. Write 1 SMART-goal: Write 1 SMART-goal you want to achive based on your
vision (60 seconds)
4. Write 1 Daily Habit: Write 1 daily habit of 5 minutes to help you achieve that
goals (60 seconds)
5. Start: Start doing you daily habit tomorrow! Remember, you do
this to create an identity related to your vision
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