Before starting, complete the following statements

1. I am at my best when…

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2. I am at my worst when…

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3. I am truly happy when…

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4. I want to be a person who…

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5. Someday I would like to…

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6. My deepest positive emotions come when…

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7. My greatest talents and best gifts are…

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8. When all is said and done, the most important things in life are…

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9. Possible life goals for me are…

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Step 1 — Define what you want to be and do

• List things you’d like to do

  • Examples: Help others, learn every day, try new things, show kindness

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• List things you’d like to be

  • Examples: Honest, genuine, excited, attentive

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Step 2 — Identify an Influential Person

• Who has been one of the most influential people in your life?

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• Which qualities do you most admire in that person?

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• What qualities have you gained (or desire to gain) from that person?

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Step 3 — Define Your Life Roles

• Define up to 6 roles you play

  • Examples: Mother, daughter, neighbor, writer, coworker, dog owner

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• Write a statement for each role for how you like to be described

  • Examples:
    • Mother → A caring and attentive mother who loves her children unconditionally
    • Daughter → A supportive and loving daughter who wants to help her family
    • Neighbor → A considerate neighbor who wants everyone to get along
    • Writer → A creative writer who can capture any audience
    • Coworker → A coworker that others like and look forward to working with
    • Dog Owner → A responsible dog owner who showers her dog with all of her love

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Step 4 — Write a Draft

• Draw heavily upon the thinking you’ve done and make as many edits as needed to come up with 1-2 sentences that sum up what you want your life to look like and how you want to be perceived by others

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Step 5 — Evaluate

• Is my mission based on timeless, proven principles? Which ones?

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• Do I feel this represents the best that is within me?

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• During my best moments, do I feel good about what this represents?

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