Building My Mission and Cultivating Daily Gratitude for Holistic Wellbeing

In-Person (Offline):”Building My Mission and Cultivating Daily Gratitude for Holistic Wellbeing” 

Space Preparation: 

• Organize a room with chairs arranged in a circle or in a configuration that facilitates interaction. 

• Place printed sheets with the Personal Mission Statement and Gratitude Journal templates on the table, along with pens, markers, and a whiteboard or flip chart. 

Start (5 minutes): 

• Welcome the participants warmly and introduce yourself. 

• Briefly explain the concept of holistic wellbeing and the importance of connecting with our core values. 

• Describe the structure of the activity and the benefits of creating a personal mission statement and practicing daily gratitude. 

1. Personal Mission Statement Exercise (10 minutes): 

• Distribute the printed Personal Mission Statement template. 

• Guide participants with reflective questions (e.g., “What are my core values?” “What personal goals do I want to achieve?”). 

• Allow time for each participant to write their personal mission statement individually and thoughtfully. 

Daily Gratitude Exercise (10 minutes): 

• Provide the template or designate a sheet where participants can record at least three positive aspects of the day. 

• Explain how practicing gratitude helps shift focus toward the positive and strengthens emotional resilience. 

Group Sharing and Reflection (5–10 minutes): 

• Invite some participants (voluntarily) to share parts of their mission statement and gratitude notes. 

• Facilitate a brief group discussion, noting ideas on the whiteboard about how to integrate these practices into their daily routines. 

• Distribute an evaluation form at the end of the session to gauge commitment to implementing the gratitude practice and personal mission in daily life. 

Online Self-Paced Activity: “Your Purpose & Gratitude Journey” 

This is the third activity in the series available on the web platform where participants can independently explore different tools to improve. This one focuses on building a Personal Mission Statement and practicing Daily Gratitude through interactive and reflective exercises. 

Activity Structure 

1. Visual Introduction: Interactive Infographic 
2. Practical Exercises: “Personal Mission Builder” and “Gratitude Reflection” 
3. Closing Message with Motivation and Downloadable Reward 

The activity is designed for users to progress at their own pace within a simple and user-friendly interface. 

Visual Introduction: Interactive Infographic (5 min) 

An introductory infographic presents key information about the two main concepts: 

• What is a Personal Mission Statement, and how can it guide daily decisions and actions? 

• Why is gratitude a powerful tool for emotional well-being? 

• How do both tools complement each other to foster a clear purpose and a positive mindset? 

Format and Functionality: 

• The infographic includes expandable or clickable sections with short explanations and examples. 

• Visual elements such as icons, illustrations, or graphics reinforce key messages. 

Exercise 1: “Personal Mission Builder” (15 min) 

An interactive, step-by-step form that helps structure a Personal Mission Statement. 

Interaction and Process: 

• A series of guided questions with predefined options and open-text fields allow personalization. 

• As each step is completed, the responses are automatically combined into an initial mission statement. 

Steps of the Exercise: 

1. Selecting Core Values (predefined list with an option to add custom values). 
2. Defining the Desired Impact (guided question with examples). 
3. Identifying Key Strengths and Skills (multiple-choice selection with customization options). 
4. Generating the Final Mission Statement, which is editable and based on the previous responses. 

Outcome: Users receive a digital mission card that they can download, share, or email. 

Exercise 2: “Gratitude Reflection” (15 min) 

A guided gratitude journaling exercise with three key reflection prompts. 

Interaction and Process: 

• Three structured prompts encourage self-reflection. 

• The questions are designed to cover different dimensions of gratitude (personal, social, and environmental). 

Exercise Questions: 

1. A recent moment they feel grateful for. 
2. A person to express gratitude to and why. 
3. A positive aspect of themselves that they appreciate today. 
4. A daily affirmation to help them remember why they should be grateful today. 

Outcome: Users can save or download their reflection, reinforcing the long-term habit of gratitude. 

Closing and Motivational Reward (5 min) 

Upon completing both exercises, participants unlock a closing message with an inspirational quote, along with a special downloadable reward as an incentive. 

Final Elements: 

• Encouraging completion message. 

• Option to download a personalized wallpaper featuring their Mission Statement. 

• Possibility to receive a motivational email reminder.