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TOPUCU Adult Faith-Based Workbook
MISSION STATEMENT: PART 8
REFINING THE MISSION
SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH
Welcome to Mission Statement Part 8 of
the TOPUCU FINISHER PROGRAM. Today
we are going to continue working on your
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT. You will
need your SUMMARY STATEMENT from
Mission Statement Part 1 and the writing you
did for Mission Statement Part 5 (Spiritual
and Mental Health) and Mission Statement
Part 6 (Physical Health).
Let’s get started!
MISSION STATEMENT:
Example:
“To inspire, lift and provide tools for
change and growth of individuals and
organizations throughout the world to
significantly increase their performance
capability in order to achieve worthwhile
purposes through understanding and
living principle-centered leadership.”
Stephen R. Covey - Author of The Seven
Principles of Highly Effective People
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
THE POWER OF
POSITIVE THINKING
You’ve been taking an inventory of your
life and writing about the different roles
you fill in different areas. Maybe you have
noticed that much of what you are writing
concentrates on the positive. We’ve
purposely tried to focus your writing in this
way, because a mission statement is not
about pointing out the negative parts of
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your life, it’s about focusing on your talents
and unique qualities and how you can
maximize your strengths in every area. As
you move into the final stages of creating
your Personal Mission Statement we are
going to encourage you to use positive,
forward thinking declarations.
Example: Instead of saying, “I will stop
being lazy, eating unhealthy and feeling
like a slob,” your statement should be
phrased in this way:
“I will make an effort to live healthier
by eating more fruit throughout the
day, drinking less sugary drinks and
using the steps instead of the elevator
at every opportunity.”
Words have power and today we want
to remind you and encourage you to use
positive words with positive power!
SPIRITUAL AND MENTAL HEALTH:
Take a look at your SUMMARY STATEMENT
from Mission Statement Part 1 along with
what you wrote during Mission Statement
Part 5. The following exercise will help you
identify the CORE points in your SPIRITUAL
and MENTAL HEALTH.
1. LIST 2-3 of your core beliefs about
spirituality and/or religion:
Example: I believe in God and follow the
teachings of the Bible.
i)
ii)
iii)
2. Write about a few ways that your core
beliefs can be used to help your own
attitude and outlook on life:
Example: Consistently attending church
services and being around others who
believe the same thing I believe can help
me have comfort in difficult situations.
3. Write about a few ways your core beliefs
can be used to help people in your family,
community, school, etc.:
Example: My beliefs encourage me to be
helpful and loving to others even when
they do not treat me with love.
Mission Statement: Part 8
4. List a few different things you can do to
improve your mental health:
Example: Surround myself with positive
people; read more; discover calming
activities such as listening to music; etc.
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Take a look at your SUMMARY STATEMENT
from Mission Statement Part 1 along with
what you wrote during Mission Statement
Part 6. The following exercise will help you
identify the CORE points as it pertains to
your PHYSICAL HEALTH.
1. How would you describe your relationship
to physical activity?
Example: I play professional or semi-
professional sports; I work out routinely,
occasionally, not at all, etc.; I’m an avid
runner, swimmer, etc.
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