Each newsletter we will be sharing a virtue that will be the focus in our school over the following three weeks.  

What is Purposefulness? Being purposeful is having a clear focus, instead of being confused or unsure of what you are doing or why you are doing it.  You are acting purposefully when you have a goal you are working toward.  You concentrate your mind and your efforts so that something good will happen as a result.  Some people just let things happen.  A purposeful person makes things happen.

Why Practice it? Without a sense of purpose, people scatter their energies and their attention.  Without knowing why they are doing something - the purpose - they easily give up.  When you choose to be purposeful, you can achieve great results.  Motivation comes easily because you know why you are doing something.  You have a positive attitude and don't let obstacles stop you from doing what is important.

How do you practice it? Being purposeful begins with setting a vision or a goal for what you want to accomplish.  Knowing why it is important is your purpose.  With your goal in mind, do things one at a time, with as much care and concentratation as you can.  Don't let yourself get scattered in many directions, trying to do everything at once.  Stay focused on your purpose.

Signs of Success Congratulations!  You are practicing Purposefulness when you...

• Have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish.
• Know why you are doing it.
• Focus on a goal.
• Get back on purpose if you get scattered or distracted.
• Do things one at a time and finish what you start.
• Persevere until you get results.

"If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there."  Lewis B Carrol

"Always act, always walk, always proceed.  Neither stand still nor go back..."  St. Augustine