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The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life<\/a> by Laurie Beth Jones changed my life. Many years ago, I was floundering professionally and personally until a friend recommended this book. It is written as an inspirational guide that helps you to communicate the main purpose for your life. <\/p>\n

Ms. Jones leads the reader in activities that define the vision for their personal and professional life. Once the vision is written, the reader is led through a series of activities to create a mission statement. The Path<\/em> is an important resource for anyone who needs to revamp and refocus.<\/p>\n

Before reading The Path<\/em>, I felt overwhelmed due to lack of focus. Decisions took forever because I always took mental tangents, chasing ideas down proverbial rabbit holes. My career was a job. No, literally a job. I would show up in the morning, work 8 hours after taking a one hour lunch and then go home. I was disconnected, misdirected and not thriving in my work.<\/p>\n

The Path<\/em> helped me to understand the purpose of a mission statement while dispelling myths about missions. It helped me to rediscover positive attributes that I had forgotten or hidden when I became an adult. It also helped me to be honest with myself regarding my personal\/professional hopes, dreams and desires.<\/p>\n

Self-discovery is one of the by-products of developing a personal\/professional vision and mission statement. You will also benefit from the honest reflection and acceptance that is necessary in order to meaningfully move forward in your career.<\/p>\n

My regular readers know that I am a staunch proponent of having a vision and of following a personal\/professional mission statement. A written mission statement allows you to focus your thoughts, actions and beliefs on achieving your vision. It provides direction and clarity regarding life experiences that are important to you.<\/p>\n

Do you have a written mission statement? Please share it in the comments. It just may inspire others.<\/p>\n

I would love to hear from you. You may join the conversation by commenting on this post on our Facebook fan page REAL Social Workers Online Magazine<\/a>, joining the \u201cSocial\u201d Social Workers Project<\/a> or connecting with me on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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