https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:19:28 +0000 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:39:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41992 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796570&title=personal-mission-statement#5796570 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 41992
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 8:39pm

Eye's glazed over....Sounds like all too much effort for me but then I'm comfortable with who I am so I guess it's not relevant to me.]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 20:39:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796570&title=personal-mission-statement#5796570 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796539&title=personal-mission-statement#5796539 Author: pudgy
Subject: 41992
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 6:57pm

Wtf ? Really ? What next.]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 18:57:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796539&title=personal-mission-statement#5796539 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796458&title=personal-mission-statement#5796458 Author: Nutella
Subject: 41992
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 12:45pm

That article makes it sound like being a mum is boring. ]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 12:45:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796458&title=personal-mission-statement#5796458 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796399&title=personal-mission-statement#5796399 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 10:14pm

Here
AandCsmum ]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 22:14:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796399&title=personal-mission-statement#5796399 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796371&title=personal-mission-statement#5796371 Author: Hopes
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 7:30pm

It's a bit feathery-strokey for me, I'm not really the type.

I did hear a talk once, though, where the speaker suggested you think of three words which you think definine you, and weigh up every decision against those words. For example, honest, loving and loyal or whatever three words worked for you. I quite liked that idea.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796371&title=personal-mission-statement#5796371 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796370&title=personal-mission-statement#5796370 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 7:29pm

caliandjack wrote: I got the idea from the main OB page ^^ I don't think mission statements are the exclusive domain of the business/corporate world.

Main OB page?????

I've never heard of one used outside the business world. ]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 19:29:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796370&title=personal-mission-statement#5796370 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796335&title=personal-mission-statement#5796335 Author: Danda08
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 4:43pm

caliandjack wrote: I feel like I have a life BC (before children) and now with kids...

I'm feel like this too, but I'm happy with that. I had an awesome time in my 20's living life to the fullest, partying hard and making lifetime friendships. At that time my friendships and social life defined me. I then spent a few years establishing my career and for a period of that time, my job which I loved, absolutely consumed (and therefore defined) me.

So right now (as a SAHM to 22 month old twins) being a mother and wife IS what defines me. I'm completely happy and content with the next couple of years being all about my family. It won't be long and I'll be going back to work and making things more about me - and then what defines me will change.



Edited by Danda08]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:43:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796335&title=personal-mission-statement#5796335 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796325&title=personal-mission-statement#5796325 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 4:08pm

Hated having mission statements at work, certainly wouldnt have them at home, for me its all about the moment, right here right now, I dont spend a lot of time dwelling about my 'old' life - been there, done that, had a great time

Im just me, Ive evolved over the years, like me dont like me, dont care really, I like me, hope my children like/love me and my friends hopefully love me too and will tell me when Im being an arse but will still love me

Lifes not about labels/statements etc Just about what makes you and yours happy, if you arent happy/unsure then make changes, try new things etc easy as ]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:08:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796325&title=personal-mission-statement#5796325 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796317&title=personal-mission-statement#5796317 Author: sem
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 3:43pm

Oh right, had a quick skim of the article.
But nah, I am pretty happy with who I am, no identity crisis here ]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 15:43:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796317&title=personal-mission-statement#5796317 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796316&title=personal-mission-statement#5796316 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 3:40pm

I know I am more than a wife/mother I do think I'm not the same person I was before I had my daughter either.

I've done things in the 18 months since she was born that I never dreamed of before.

My life is fuller and more interesting to me since having her not sure how to define myself and whether I am living my authentic self.

I feel like I have a life BC (before children) and now with kids. Having children is obviously something I can't undo.

Edited by caliandjack]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 15:40:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796316&title=personal-mission-statement#5796316 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796315&title=personal-mission-statement#5796315 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 3:37pm

I got the idea from the main OB page ^^
I don't think mission statements are the exclusive domain of the business/corporate world.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 15:37:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796315&title=personal-mission-statement#5796315 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796314&title=personal-mission-statement#5796314 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 3:37pm

I don't have a mission statement but I find myself saying often - I am not defined by my children and husband..A mother and wife is only a small part of who I am..I am still the same fun loving, joker ,rude, crude and dangerous to know person I was before children! I have lots of hobbies and interests outside of my children and husband - I think if I didn't, I'd be a very boring person!
]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 15:37:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796314&title=personal-mission-statement#5796314 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796312&title=personal-mission-statement#5796312 Author: sem
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 3:24pm

I have never come across a mission statement being used for parenting. I thought it's only used in a business sense?]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 15:24:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796312&title=personal-mission-statement#5796312 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796307&title=personal-mission-statement#5796307 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 3:16pm

No

I have personal beliefs/ethics I guess you could call it? Nothing so formal that I've sat down thought about it let alone written it down. These I adapt to each situation rather than have a blanket rule that is rigid and unmoving.

How do I maintain my identity, by having hobbies and a life outside children & my husband.

ie - I still sleep in and read books like I used to before I was a mother, granted that isn't til 11am anymore, more like 9am. eta (I go to the library, they have to wait for me to do my thing, get my books & only then am I happy to wait around for them to get what they want, otherwise I go by myself & they hate that )
- I am on committees that have nothing to do with children, although the people at times act like children

I also tend not to over think life and just go with the flow.

Edited by AandCsmum]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 15:16:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796307&title=personal-mission-statement#5796307 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796291&title=personal-mission-statement#5796291 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 41992
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 1:36pm

Do you have a mission statement?

What is your mission statement.

How do you maintain your own identity while still being a mother, wife/partner?]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 13:36:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41992&PID=5796291&title=personal-mission-statement#5796291