1. Developing a personal mission statement
Life orientation
Where are you going?
Developing a personal mission statement

2. A mission statement acts as an invisible hand that guides people..

3. It explains individuals reason for being, and to a certain extent answers the questions: “Who am I? What am I doing with my life?”

4. How it looks depends on your age, progress in life, priorities… it must be both serious and flexible…

5. Your own life experiences and revelations
From your family, friends, partly from school, your community
Values, beliefs,
Religious goals
Your own life experiences and revelations

6. A personal mission statement helps you gain a sense of self- awareness- the more you know yourself the better you can make decisions that are true to yourself as an individual…

7. Your mission statement helps you set and achieve goals especially when choosing a career…

8. Your values and beliefs are important in helping you find your life purpose… where are you going, why, where are you like to end up…

9. Don’t waste your time and energy studying the wrong course… Failure to put an effective personal mission statement together:

10. A. you can still achieve success, but to the detriment of something bigger or better in your life.

11. B. you spend your life in the wrong “jungle”, which means that you are hacking away at something you don’t really want to be dedicating your life to.

12. C. you fall into the activity trap- meaning that you’re so busy that you don’t have time for anything or anyone else.

13. E. Helps makes your purpose and values part of you
Look at your deepest thoughts and feelings- thus you discover what is most important to you B.Find talents , interests and things you most want to do
C. Make clear what your deepest values are and what is most important to you
D. making your personal statement part of your daily and weekly planning helps you to keep your vision ahead of you
E. Helps makes your purpose and values part of you
F. It is the beginning of personal leadership. It sets guidelines for your life
G. Forces you to think deeply about your life.
Helps you understand how your talents can help those around you.
You discover how satisfying it is to fulfill your own purpose in life.

14. e.g. I will look for strengths in others, and the good in every situation. I will ensure that I do what I can to create a learning environment everywhere I go. I will live with and attitude of gratitude. I will repay every kindness shown to me. I will live, work, and play with renewed spirit

15. Remember your mission statement is never a permanent thing, written once and then forgotten about. Review and Renew your statement annually…you are a work in progress

16. Developing Your Own Mission Statement Use the questions on page 126 and 127 to guide you.
Personal views
Values
Beliefs
Lifestyle
Environmental Responsibility
Goals for studies and career choices

17. Life Orientation Grade 12 Mission Statement
Personal views
Values
Beliefs
Lifestyle
Environmental Responsibility
Goals for studies and career choices