Most of us live our lives on “auto-pilot”, forcing ourselves out of bed each morning only to face another day filled with repetition, responsibility and repression. Many people rarely, if ever, place any real thought into why they are not living the fulfilling, successful life they planned or hoped for. They aren’t sure what to do to improve their lives, they only know that they are not happy. If you have found your way to this article, chances are that you are one of these people. Discovering your purpose enables you to enjoy life much more in many ways. Having purpose inspires and motivates you to achieve your goals. Building a firm foundation of values and principals will give your life direction and meaning – everything that you do will be out of your intent and your passion to live your life on your terms, defined by your purpose. In order to achieve success and be genuinely happy… you must LIVE YOUR LIFE PURPOSELY!
The following questions are designed to help you to discover your life purpose. Take the time to answer each of them with thought. Do this in a quiet place where you can reflect without interruption. It is important to record these where you can regularly refer to them as a reminder of who you aspire to be and what you aspire to do with your life.
And remember… IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN!
1.) What are your STRENGTHS, your SKILLS, your NATURAL ABILITIES and TALENTS?
Are you naturally talented in art or writing? Do you have strong communication or leadership skills? You may be a natural comedian, or be a nurturer. Your life purpose is almost always related to your natural abilities and talents, you simply have to identify which of all your talents and skills you genuinely enjoy. We are meant to use these natural talents in service of our life purpose.
2.) What are your VALUES, your BELIEFS?
Do you value your career, your family, your goals? Do you believe in honesty, respect, commitment? Perhaps you have limiting beliefs that are inhibiting your ability to fully live purposefully. Identify both the positive and negative, then enhance and practice those beliefs that are encouraging your success and rid yourself of the negative beliefs that are preventing you from happiness. Knowing what you stand for means you won’t fall for anything!
3.) What is your PERSONAL MESSAGE?
Imagine you’ve been given the opportunity to publicly speak to a large group of people, or that you are broadcasting live to the world… what message would you convey? What do you desire others to see in you? Do you hope to inspire or to motivate? Or, do you wish to educate others on a specific subject?
4.) Who do you ADMIRE, who INSPIRES you most and why?
Are you inspired by the teachings of the Dalai Lama or Mother Theresa? Or is it Bill Gates that inspires you? Perhaps it is someone that is not particularly famous or well known – maybe your father inspired you most in your life. Create a list of everyone that has inspired you in your life and the reasons why they did so. Regardless of status, the qualities that you admire or appreciate about a person are the very same qualities that dwell within you! You are attracted to these qualities and characteristics because they speak to you, and because they are a part of your path and life purpose.
5.) What do you love to LEARN about?
Do you enjoy learning to cook, or reading business articles? Whatever the subjects that you enjoy learning about are those that you will be naturally passionate about as well, and possessing great passion for what you do and who you are is absolutely necessary to living your purpose.
6.) Are your GOALS really yours?
There is so much pressure and influence from others in our daily lives that often, we don’t realize that we sometimes adapt ideas of success and happiness that aren’t even our own! Ask yourself if your goals – both current and future – are truly your goals. Do you have feelings of excitement and sincere joy when thinking about your goals? If not, you may want to reassess and really think about what makes YOU happy!
7.) How will you TAKE ACTION to transform your Life Purpose into your REALITY?
Taking into consideration all of your passions, talents, inspirations, values, your goals and your personal message in life – ask yourself how you can actually use these resources to contribute to the world? As cliché as it sounds… you can do anything that you set your mind to! ANYTHING!!! If you want to write a book, take action and write the first sentence now! If you want to volunteer to serve the homeless or help to heal and nurture the sick or elderly, take the first step now! If you want to create your own website dedicated to teaching Self Improvement and helping others to “LIVE IMPROVED“… you can do it!!! You are truly the master of your own destiny. The beauty of this life lies in our unique abilities to mold ourselves into anything and anyone that we choose to be.
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