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It's a great way to provide a sense of purpose, focus and direction; most corporate entities have one and so should you!

The statement is intended to be a guide to living that can be referred to when difficult decisions need to be made. It will help align the intentions and decisions of the couple and also be a guiding beacon for the individual.

Many years ago a friend offered to give my three daughters a lift to school. I initially said yes, but later I realised that she did not have seat belts in the back of her car. I knew it was going to be difficult to tell the friend that I would not allow my girls to travel with her. But, that evening my wife and I looked at our mission statement and there on top was written "We will always put the health and safety of the girls first" It wasn't easy telling the friend, but it had to be done and I told her in full. That was unfortunately the end of the friendship, but the girl's safety came first.

A personal mission statement can do the same for an individual or a couple.

Creating a mission statement is quite simple. All you need to do is to write down a list of beliefs and intentions. Arrange them in order of priority, then sign at the bottom of the list. This will require a lot of interesting negotiations for a couple, but will be of terrific value for future decisions. Signing formalizes the statement and gives it the power it deserves. The statement should then be displayed in a private place, where only you will see it. The statement is a dynamic guide and can be changed at any time to suit circumstances.

Here is an example of a personal mission statement for an individual. Keep in mind that your mission statement can be as long or short as you need it to be, within reason.

I shall always put my health and safety first.

I will take responsibility for my actions.

I believe in treating others with the same respect that I myself deserve.

I want to build healthy relationships with others.

I will grow stronger with each accomplishment, and even stronger with each setback.

I believe everything happens for a reason, and there is no better place to be than right here, right now.

I will not blame others. I believe in a higher power, and I will let that higher power guide me whenever possible.

Here is an example of a personal mission statement for a couple.

We will always put the children's health and safety first.

We will do what is necessary to stay fit and healthy.

We will stay within our budget.

We shall live each day to the fullest.

We will treat others with the respect.

We will build healthy relationships with others.

We will grow stronger with each accomplishment, and even stronger with each setback.

We believe everything happens for a reason, and there is no better place to be than right here, right now. We will take responsibility for our actions.

The above are just examples use them only as a guide, write the statement into your own words, add pictures, create the statement in any form you wish. THEN SIGN IT!