My Mission Statement

Right now I’m reading the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. If you’ve never read it, I highly recommend reading it. The insight I’ve received so far in the book is life changing. I’m only a third of the way through, but I definitely love this book. Now, I’m learning to start everything with the end in mind. Stephen R. Covey says in order to do that we should come up with a personal mission statement. So here’s mine:

I will live my life in such a way that I never will disappoint my Heavenly Father. My greatest works will be raising my children in love and righteousness. I will be proactive rather than reactive. I will act for myself rather than be acted upon. I will stay happy and positive even during the hardest of times. I will use the redeeming and enabling power of the atonement often, so that I may become the best that I can be. I will listen rather than argue. I will think before I act. I will stay physically active throughout my life. My family will work hard then play hard. I will always appreciate the little things in life and recognize my blessings. I will never let my circumstances determine my happiness. I will finish what I start.

I’m going to use this mission statement for the rest of my life. My ultimate goal is exaltation, so everything I do in my life will be stepping stones to getting me closer to achieving that. When any challenge comes my way I can look at this and remember to keep the end in mind.