Who Do I Want to Be? A Midlife Mission Statement for Your Soul
There comes a time in life when the questions change.
We stop asking “What should I do?” and start asking “Who do I want to be?”
For many women in midlife, this shift can feel confusing… even a little scary. A midlife mission statement can help.
The roles you’ve played—mom, wife, leader, caretaker—start to loosen their grip. And in that space, something powerful is waiting to emerge:
The truest version of you.
Feeling lost isn’t a failure—it’s a calling.
You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re not too late.
You might just be in a sacred space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. This is your invitation to pause, tune in, and ask one of the most important questions of your life:
“Who do I want to be from this point forward?”
Why You Need a Personal Mission Statement
As a former Executive Director, I used to help organizations write strategic mission statements—tools to keep them aligned with their purpose, and on track with their goals and objectives.
Now, as a counselor and coach, I do the same thing with women who feel lost in the noise of life. We create soulful mission statements that serve as their inner compass.
According to Forbes, “A personal mission statement describes your convictions, what you stand for, and how you plan to create a life that embodies your values. It becomes your personal definition of success–one that is separate from the approval of others.“
This isn’t about chasing someone else’s version of success. It’s about defining your own, based on what truly matters to you.
Try This: Your Midlife Mission Statement Exercise
Grab a journal. Get quiet. And take a few moments to ask yourself:
- What are the six qualities I admire most in others, or deeply long to embody in myself?
(Kind, courageous, compassionate, wise, playful, strong…) - What kind of woman do I want to be—emotionally, spiritually, physically, mentally, relationally?
- How do I want to show up in my roles—as a partner, mother, friend, professional, or community member?
- If I fully honored who I am and who I want to be, what would change in my life?
Let your answers guide you. Then, craft a personal mission statement using the template below. Keep it honest, hopeful, and aligned with the woman you are becoming—not for perfection, but for truth and peace.
Midlife Mission Statement Template
I am a woman who is becoming more ___________, ___________, and ___________ each day.
I choose to live with ___________ and lead with ___________.
In my relationships, I strive to be ___________ and ___________.
I honor my body by ___________ and my spirit by ___________.
I release the need to ___________, and I welcome more ___________ into my life.
Above all, I want to be a woman who ___________.
Download Your Free Guided Worksheet
It’s packed with expanded prompts and reflection space to help you create a powerful, personal mission statement for your next life chapter.
Real empowerment isn’t found in doing more—it’s in knowing yourself.
When you’re clear on who you want to be, life’s decisions become easier. Boundaries make more sense. You stop reacting to life, and start responding from a deeper place of knowing.
And that? That’s freedom.
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
If this post resonates with you, and you’re ready to move forward with clarity and courage, I’d love to walk alongside you.
Whether it’s through one-on-one counseling, a group care-apy experience, or one of my women’s retreats, you’re invited to reconnect with your most authentic self.
Let’s write the next chapter—together.
