✨ Identifying your vision, purpose, mission, and values is key for personal and professional fulfilment: it helps you live your life intentionally and make decisions which aligns with you and what is important for you.

Here’s a step-by-step guide along with some questions to help uncover each of these :

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First, your vision 🚀:

• Begin by asking yourself: “What kind of future do I envision for myself?”
• Imagine your ideal life 5, 10, or 20 years from now. What does it look like?
• What are you passionate about? What excites you?
• What legacy do you want to leave behind?
• What impact do you want to make on the world?
• What are your biggest aspirations for your life?
• How do you envision your ideal lifestyle?
• What excites and inspires you about the future?
• How do you see yourself contributing to your community or society?
• What dreams have you held onto since childhood?
• In what ways do you hope to grow and evolve personally and professionally?
• How does your vision align with your core values and beliefs?
• What specific accomplishments do you want to achieve in the long term?

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Your purpose 🧭:

• Reflect on your strengths, talents, and skills. What comes naturally to you?
• Consider times when you’ve felt most fulfilled or accomplished. What were you doing?
• What problems or challenges do you feel drawn to solve?
• How do you want to contribute to the lives of others?
• What motivates and inspires you on a deep level?
• What activities or tasks make you feel most fulfilled and alive?
• What values or principles guide your decisions and actions?
• How do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?
• What problems or challenges do you feel called to address?
• What unique strengths or talents do you possess?
• What activities do you engage in where you lose track of time because you enjoy them so much?
• Who do you admire, and what qualities do they possess that you wish to emulate?
• How do you want to be remembered by those who know you?
• What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning?
• What do you believe is your higher calling or purpose in life?

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Your mission 👔:

• Define your mission as a statement that describes what you do, who you do it for, and why it matters.
• Who are the people or communities you want to serve?
• What specific actions or services will you provide?
• How will your actions or services address the needs or desires of your target audience?
• Why is this mission important to you personally?
• Who is your target audience or community?
• What specific needs or desires does your target audience have?
• How do your skills or offerings address those needs or desires?
• What makes your approach or solution unique or valuable?
• How do you plan to communicate your mission to your target audience?
• What resources or support do you need to fulfill your mission?
• How will you measure the impact or success of your mission?
• How does your mission contribute to a larger cause or goal?
• What obstacles or challenges do you anticipate in fulfilling your mission?
• How will you adapt and evolve your mission over time as needed?

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Your values 🎯:

• Reflect on times when you felt proud or fulfilled. What values were you honoring?
• Think about people you admire. What values do they embody?
• What principles or beliefs are most important to you?
• How do you prioritize your values in different areas of your life?
• What qualities do you admire in others?
• How do you want to be treated by others?
• What behaviors or actions are non-negotiable for you?
• When have you felt most aligned with your values?
• What values do you want to instill in future generations?
• How do your values influence your decision-making process?
• What values do you look for in your personal and professional relationships?
• How do you express your values in your daily actions and interactions?
• Consider moments when you felt conflicted or uncomfortable. What values were being challenged?
• List out qualities or principles that are important to you in various aspects of life (e.g., work, relationships, personal development).
• Prioritize these values and identify the core ones that guide your decisions and actions.

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Then, how these can fit altogether ? ⛳

Review your answers for vision, purpose, mission, and values.

• Reflect upon : Do they align with each other?
• Identify any inconsistencies or areas where clarification is needed.
• Refine your statements to ensure they accurately reflect your aspirations and beliefs.
• Consider how you can integrate your vision, purpose, mission, and values into your daily life and long-term goals.

Plan your objectives & actions going forward :

• Break down your goals into actionable steps that align with your vision, purpose, mission, and values.
• Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals to keep yourself accountable.
• Create a timeline or roadmap for achieving your objectives.
• Stay flexible and open to adjustments as you progress on your journey.

Examples of SMART objectives:

• Vision: Within the next five years, I will start a business that aligns with my passion for environmental sustainability, and it will generate enough income to allow me to live comfortably while making a positive impact on the planet.
• Purpose: Within the next year, I will volunteer at least 100 hours at a local homeless shelter, using my skills in cooking to provide nutritious meals and support to those in need.
• Mission: Within the next six months, I will launch a weekly workshop series in my community aimed at empowering young adults with essential life skills, such as financial literacy and emotional intelligence, to support their personal and professional development.
• Values: Within the next three months, I will establish a regular mindfulness practice, dedicating at least 15 minutes each day to meditation and reflection to promote inner peace and alignment with my core values of compassion and authenticity.

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The process of uncovering your vision, purpose, mission, and values may take time and introspection.

Be patient with yourself and allow room for growth and discovery along the way. For any further help or guidance through this reflection, feel free to contact me to support you throughout this journey 🌟✨

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Photo: Evelyne Tan