It seems as though this month is an apropos time for a self check-in. How are you feeling? Are you feeling uncertain...overwhelmed...anxious...like you are floundering? One way to alleviate these feelings is to determine where you are headed by gaining some clarity. Understanding where you are on your path can seem overwhelming at first. However, using the following questions as a guide can help you work toward narrowing the gap between where you currently are and where you want to be:

What is your personal mission statement?
- What do you want to do/be/accomplish? What is your core purpose? Why? If you don't know...don't worry! Simply begin thinking about it...
What are your personal goals that support your mission statement?
- Develop personal goals, which can serve as incremental steps, as you work to fulfill your mission statement.
Who are the people that will support you in reaching each of your goals?
- For example, your parents? Significant other? Friends? Co-workers?
How will each of these people help you to reach each one of your goals?
- Are they aware of their role in your success?
How will you evaluate your goals along the way?
How will you know when you have reached your goals?

These simple yet poignant questions will aid you with accomplishing your goals and aligning you with your true purpose-- your mission in life. Consider how you might apply the questions above to your company, your family, etc.

Proper engagement through leadership, education, and strategies can make all the difference. Learning how to create an aligned mission statement and goals is part of it...