Day 71 Interpersonal (Mission and Vision Statements)

The instructor will begin with explaining mission and vision statements. A mision statement focuses on the present, and answers the question, "What is my purpose?" The class will begin to brainstorm out several things that are important to them.

Mission Statements (Important Points)

• continuing my education
• leading a healthy, productive life
• being a supportive parent and a good provider
• to get a good job
• to clean up legal issues

Students will then create their own mission statements.

Examples:

1. To better myself through service to my community.
2. To balance a career and a family -- contributing to my children's education and showing them there's more n the world.
3. To finish school, clean up my legal problems, and to improve my math skills.

A Vision statement is more about the future. You ask yourself "Where do I see myself in the future?"

Students will repeat the brainstorming process:

• having a good career
• being a productive member of the community
• leading a good life
• being a leader in the community

Examples

1. Being an honest leader working in a community tat helps each other succeed.
2. Continuing my education to the fullest.
3. Being a productive member of the work force.

These personal mission and vision statements will be used in the students' professional journals.