Family Vision
Shared values and priorities that unite your family.
The Family Vision is focused on shared values and family priorities, rather than individual roles. Here's how you can edit and refine your family's collective vision.
Table of Contents
Overview
Your Family Vision helps establish the shared foundation for your family's journey together. It focuses on:
- Family Values – The core principles that guide your family
- Family Priorities – What matters most to your family right now
- Life Stage Priorities – Goals specific to your family's current season of life
Retaking Your Family Vision
If you want to start fresh with your family vision, you can retake the entire process:
This option allows you to completely redefine your family's vision from the ground up.
Edit Mode
Access the Family Vision editing options from the top right corner:
From here, you can make targeted updates to specific sections without starting over completely.
Editing Family Values
Defining Your Family's Values
- Hover over values and click Define Value.
- Define the meaning in your own words for the family.
- Save once the value is complete.
Tips for Family Values:
- Discuss with all family members to ensure alignment
- Use language that everyone can understand and embrace
- Consider how these values show up in daily family life
Editing Priorities
Under Family Vision, you can edit two distinct sets of priorities:
Family Priorities
These are your family's overarching focus areas, such as:
- "Being there for one another in tough times"
- "Creating lasting memories together"
- "Supporting each other's individual growth"
Life Stage Priorities
These are specific to your family's current season of life, such as:
- "Helping kids grow, learn, and thrive"
- "Building financial security for the future"
- "Caring for aging parents"
Updating Priorities
- Use the Edit Priorities button to adjust and update both sets of priorities
- Consider how your family's circumstances may have changed
- Align priorities with your current family goals and challenges
Summary
The Family Vision gives your family the flexibility to evolve your shared values and priorities over time. Regular updates ensure your vision reflects what matters most to your family as you navigate different seasons of life together.
Best Practices:
- Review your Family Vision regularly (quarterly or annually)
- Involve all family members in updates and discussions
- Keep values and priorities relevant to your current life stage
- Use your Family Vision to guide important family decisions