What is it you strive for? What do you value in life? What matters to you and your family?
These are important questions that deserve contemplation.

Why not put your thoughts to paper and write your own magnificent manifesto today.

So what is a manifesto?

The word manifesto traces its roots to the Latin word manifestum, which means clear or conspicuous.  A manifesto is defined as a declaration of one’s beliefs, opinions, motives and intentions. It is simply a document that declares what is important to a person or organisation.

There is evidence to prove that writing down things of importance and displaying them encourages and motivates us to achieve our goals and live our lives the way we fully intend.

The basic principle in a manifesto is: what we focus on tends to expand itself.

For example if we were to read our manifesto every day before work we would feel empowered and motivated by what matters most to us. Having this tool allows us to focus our mind and actions on our priorities throughout the day.

And when things get tough in life, reading our manifesto will allow us to calm and control our mind. It's like a reboot to a calmer more rational you. Try it!

Here are some great resource links for writing your own manifesto:
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Manifesto
http://daringtolivefully.com/personal-manifesto

In good times and bad, a manifesto is a terrific tool - and fun to create. Here's a generic one below that I love: