before beginning activity, determine goals of the activity; gives focus

exercises

eulogy exercise

what would you want to be said about you at your funeral?

consider family, coworkers, friends, church/community organization

personal mission statement

focuses on who you want to be (character), what you want to do (accomplishments), and principles on whcih being and doing are based

should be basis for decision making, both daily and major decisions

can help to identify life roles and the goals of each role

visualizations and affirmations