Saturday, January 28, 2012

Your Mission Statement Is Your Map

"My purpose as a HH6 is to manage my family. I will do this by using my talents of planning and problem solving to build a strong family. In doing so I will achieve fulfillment as a wife and mother."

This is my mission statement. Why a mission statement? Well, a mission statement answers the question, "Where am I going?", it is the inspiration that can encourage you when a day is challenging and it refocuses you when you get off track.

Writing this statement was not easy for me. I really had to take some time to think about what I wanted out of my role as a HH6 (family manager), wife, mother and friend. That thinking turned out to be some serious introspection. I have never sat down and really thought of my role and what I wanted. I have only thought about what it is I do and how to get it done. So, writing this mission statement was an eye opener. I decided I don't have to be perfect. That is a huge step for me.

My statement will change as life changes. This statement is my spring board for building a strong family and the place where I will come back to when I have self-doubt.

I challenge you fellow HH6's to come up with your own mission statement. Start by asking yourself what your priorities are, your strengths are and what you want the end result to be. List all your ideas. After listing your ideas narrow the list by choosing one or two ideas from each question that really speaks to you. Now you are ready to write your mission statement. Let your mission statement reflect who you are.

I can't wait to see what you have to say. Post your statement in the comment section below. Let's inspire each other!

Remember, life is a journey and your mission statement is your map.

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