The Personal Mission Statement

"The process of putting in writing the things that are most important can bring amazing clarity!"

What is Haywood County School's Mission statement?

What is the purpose of the mission statement?

How could a mission statement benefit someone personally?

The first of several activities we will do today will help you get started writing your own mission statement.

Read Nick's story (page 32)

How did writing a mission statement impact Nick's life?

How might putting a mission statement in writing impact you?

Look at some sample mission statements

Sample 1

Sample 2

Sample 3

How can I create a personal mission statement?

Mission statements come in many forms.  There is no single right way to write a mission statment.

Your are not writing it for anyone else but you!

Begin thinking what you might include in your mission statement by filling out page 33 (3-5 minutes)

Now using that information, draft a personal mission statement.  

I want to encourage you to continue refining your mission statement over the year.  This will give you a guide with which to make decisions to "end up " at the place that you "intended."