Have you ever sat and wondered what your life might be like in the future? Have you ever had thoughts about the great things you want to accomplish in your lifetime? If you have, you have experienced your vision. The next big question is have you written your vision down?

If you have ever engaged in a conversation with people who have achieved great success, you may or may not be surprised to discover that they have a clearly defined vision. However, unlike most they have taken it to the next step and have written it down. By writing down their goals and values, they have created a personal vision statement. Successful, focused individuals use their personal vision statement as guide helping to keep them on track, always moving toward what they want to accomplish in life.

A personal vision statement describes how you envision yourself in the future. It provides a clear picture of what you hope and dream about, instilling a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. A vision statement should integrate aspects of your life that are very clear to you. You should incorporate statements that describe what makes you feel happy and inspired. It should be based upon your natural gifts and talents and activities you truly enjoy. Finally, its focus should be on things that you have always wanted for your life giving you sense of satisfaction and achievement.

It is important to create a vision statement that emerges from your personal calling rather than simply something that sounds like a good idea. If your vision is grounded in your true calling or purpose in life, you will be more committed to making it a reality. You will be more likely to initiate the investment of time and energy toward achieving your goals.

Your personal vision statement can be 25 words or 250 words, the length is not important. However, you must be sure to write it in present tense. This will allow you to imagine yourself already living your vision. Your vision statement is the destination for your life's journey.

Writing a personal vision statement is the first step toward focusing on what you want your life to be like in the future. Vision statements can focus on various dimensions of life. Be sure to consider goals that relate to your physical, spiritual, family, social relationships, career, financial security, mental fitness, and pleasurable activities.

Take yourself back to those moments when you sat and wondered what your life might be like in the future. Start to take some notes, begin using those notes as the core of your inspiration and motivation toward the creation of your personal vision statement. If you do not know where you are headed how will you know when you have arrived.