WHAT’S YOUR MISSION?

What was your experience? Did you understand the questions? Why so difficult? Is there value in such an activity?

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. -Aristotle

Values Beliefs Ideologies Environmental responsibility KEY CONCEPTS Values Beliefs Ideologies Environmental responsibility Personal Views : The things you view as important, these influence your goals and career choices. Some people think English is more important than Maths and vice versa Values: Your values are your standard for determining what you think is right and wrong. Values are there to help you decide if you are going to do something or not, almost like a guide. You learn your values from others through your upbringing, experiences, and your interest or from people you find important. Belief System: What you believe about the world, yourself and your place in society Religion: The believe of who you worship and the moral code of that belief system. These can influence your choices of behaviour. Ideologies: The belief of how society works and the roles people and groups play in society. Different ideologies include politics, economics, socialism etc. Lifestyle: How you live, eating and exercise habits, alcohol consumption and general well-being. Environmental Responsibility: Planting of trees, recycling, your carbon footprint, how you feel about these issues and your contribution. Goals: What you want to achieve and how.

Environmental responsibility Goals for studies and career choices KEY CONCEPTS Environmental responsibility Goals for studies and career choices Personal Views : The things you view as important, these influence your goals and career choices. Some people think English is more important than Maths and vice versa Values: Your values are your standard for determining what you think is right and wrong. Values are there to help you decide if you are going to do something or not, almost like a guide. You learn your values from others through your upbringing, experiences, and your interest or from people you find important. Belief System: What you believe about the world, yourself and your place in society Religion: The believe of who you worship and the moral code of that belief system. These can influence your choices of behaviour. Ideologies: The belief of how society works and the roles people and groups play in society. Different ideologies include politics, economics, socialism etc. Lifestyle: How you live, eating and exercise habits, alcohol consumption and general well-being. Environmental Responsibility: Planting of trees, recycling, your carbon footprint, how you feel about these issues and your contribution. Goals: What you want to achieve and how.

Values and beliefs word cloud activity.

“Why is vision so important for individuals?” “Why is vision so important for communities?” “Why is vision so important for society at large?” “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” ~ Steve Jobs

Why so difficult? Is there value in such an activity?

WRITE YOUR PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT A personal mission statement is a statement defining the essence of who you are and how you will live. provides clarity and gives you a sense of purpose. It

STEPS TO FOLLOW Engage in introspection (Activity 1 ✓) Clarify core values (Word cloud ✓) Reflect on who you are now (Activity 2) Reflect on past successes and consider your contribution to society (Past and future) (Activity 3) Establish your vision & articulate your goals, dreams and vision for your future (Activity 4)

Examples of Personal Mission Statements

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What is your Personal Brand? Your reputation when you’re not in the room. Your personal brand is the reputation that you develop over time, or the impression that others have of you.