What's Your Personal Vision Statement?

We all think about the big things we'd like to accomplish in life. But most of us never write them down.

Talk to successful people, and they'll tell you that they write down their values, goals, and vision for what they want in life. Then they use it as a compass to make it come true.

Some people use "vision," "purpose," and "mission" interchangeably. Others think they describe different things. There is no consensus.

A personal vision statement describes how you see yourself in the future. It describes your hopes and dreams and evokes a sense of achievement and fulfillment. 

Writing Your Vision Statement

A vision statement integrates various aspects of your life and what you know about yourself. Here's one way to write a vision statement.

On a piece of paper list:

·         Things that bring you happiness and inspire you.

·         Things you do best and enjoy doing.

·         Things you've always wanted to do.

When you complete your list, put the ideas about your future into one or more paragraphs. Your vision statement could be 20 words or 200 words. Length doesn't matter. Make sure to write it in the present tense, imagining yourself already achieving what you want. 

Benefits of a Vision Statement

·         Makes it easier to define the actions and goals that will help you achieve your vision.

·         Acts as a yardstick against which you can measure your current reality and your progress.

·         Allows you to evaluate your values. If, for example, one of your values is honesty, you know if you're compromising your vision by being dishonest.

If you want to start living into your desired future, take the time to write a vision statement. Then put it where you can read it on a regular basis to stay inspired. Now it is time for me to write my vision statement. When I feel it is ready to published, I will put it on my blog, and share it with my team mates that I work with at Internet CEO Moms. Good luck on writing your vision statement, and remember this is for you. You do not have to show anyone, but keep it in a safe place so that you can look at it from time to time. Also your vision might change as years go by, so don’t worry all you have to do is rewrite it to your current vision.

Remember: The things you think about the most become your reality!

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“Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference.”~ Joel Barker 

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”~ Jonathan Swift 

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”~ Gail Devers

To your success!

Jen McLennan