Life Passion Archives

How To Write A Personal Mission Statement (And 28 Mission Statement Examples)

June 14, 2021May 9, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

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Do you have a personal mission statement? If not, you should.

Early in my career, I was inspired to create one when I worked in public relations for the JCPenney Company.

James Cash Penney, the founder of the once giant retailer, based his business philosophy on one simple personal mission statement: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you” — the Golden Rule.

In fact, his first store was called The Golden Rule.

This mission statement permeated every aspect of how Mr. Penney ran his business.

He asked for a “fair remuneration and not all the profits the traffic will bear,” and was the first to call employees “associates,” and he treated them like family.

During the stock market crash in the 1920's, Mr. Penney lost his personal fortune and took a loan against his life insurance in order to pay the associates' salaries.

How to Start Over At 50 And Redesign Your Life

May 12, 2021April 9, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Starting over at any age can be scary.

When you reach the age of 50, the thought of starting over in any area of your life becomes even more daunting.

After a divorce, a career change, or a financial setback, you may not know where to start.

Deciding how to spend your time after a change in marital status or how to compete in the modern job market is a common concern.

Instead of thinking of the big change in your life as a disruption, consider it an opportunity to recreate your life. Use this time to explore new careers, relationships, and interests.

With age comes wisdom and life experience, giving you the chance to create an exciting new life.

Online Vision Boards: The Nine Best Vision Board Apps and Sites for 2021

April 28, 2021November 18, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

No matter your goals, an online vision board may help you achieve them.

Vision boards are powerful tools for helping people visualize their ambitions.

They are collages of images and words designed to help make your goals seem more achievable.

When you have a clear picture of what you hope to achieve, your mind starts to accept your plans as reality.

This leads to greater focus, motivation, and confidence in your abilities to succeed.

37 Of The Best Creative Project Ideas For Fun And Relaxation

June 11, 2021October 1, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

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Whether you’ve hit a creative dry spell or you’re looking for new ways to express your creative genius, you’ll enjoy the list we’ve cooked up for this article.

What can it hurt, after all, to learn about creative project ideas that could enrich your life and the lives of others?

Or maybe what you learn from one project will translate into new ideas for another.

The potential for cross-over with these creative projects is what makes them potentially life-changing.

But what makes creativity so powerful in the first place?

25 Ways To Leave A Legacy For Your Family And The World

May 13, 2021June 3, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

Your actions can exert a positive influence far into the future. The choices that you make between now and the day that you depart this world have the power to leave a lasting legacy.

Your legacy might impact your family, your community, or even the world. Choosing to build a legacy will bring purpose to your life.

You can upgrade your motivations beyond meeting daily needs and direct your attention toward fixing a problem, helping others, or supporting your descendants.

77 Of The Best Existential Questions To Blow Your Mind

June 14, 2021June 1, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

person holding frame, existential questions

You don’t have to be a philosopher to ponder capital T truths. Nor do you need to crack open a dusty Socrates text to begin thinking more deeply about the world around you.

It sometimes feels like our children ask us more profound questions about existence than we ask ourselves.

If you want to get in touch with your philosophical side or your inner child, we have put together an existential questions list that you can use to spark an internal conversation or an external debate with friends.

There’s no better way to get to know yourself or someone else than to ask about the meaning of life.

55 Ideas For Your Next Passion Project

April 13, 2021May 28, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

Sometimes you need an escape from the hectic work week and the non-stop flow of chores and duties.

Finding an escape doesn’t always mean disconnecting, but rather, finding a passion that helps you connect more to yourself and what you enjoy.

Passion projects are just that.

They allow you to explore your creativity by spending free time and energy devoted to what you love, whether it's a charitable cause or a creative outlet.