What is it : Purpose
We all have unique skills and experiences. If we can find ways to use them to make a positive impact and shape our lives. That’s when we are living our purpose.
The pressure to achieve coming from different angles can blur what we are here to do. When we are pushed into doing something we can easily miss out on who we truly are and what our purpose is.
Common Signs : Purpose
When we are living in or close to our purpose everything seems to make more sense and is easier. In a relationship context it is when time passes quickly; in a work context it is doing something you are happy doing without getting paid for it.
As with other issues that impact our emotional and mental wellbeing, purpose shows itself most obviously where it is absent. You might recognise some of these:
- Emotional: feeling unfulfilled, lack of motivation or passion, depression or anxiety, feeling uninspired
- Physical: chronic fatigue, lack of energy or motivation, physical symptoms of stress
- Relationships: difficulty connecting with others, feeling lonely or disconnected, difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries
- Work: feeling unengaged or uninspired by your job, constantly seeking new opportunities, feeling unappreciated or undervalued
- Mental: difficulty focusing or completing tasks, feeling stuck or stagnant, lack of clarity or direction in life
- Difficulty in making decisions or setting goals
- Difficulty finding joy or pleasure in daily activities
- Difficulty connecting with inner self or our values
Tackling it : Purpose
Finding your purpose in life is the ultimate antidote to feeling lost and alone. When you are living your purpose, you have a greater sense of doing satisfying work.
The starting point is stripping back what has developed to conceal your purpose. This is challenging but game changing work.
We can’t really do it alone because every human being suffers from blind spots regarding their motives and opinions. That’s where we can help.
Here are some of the immediate and long term benefits of getting closer to operating in line with your purpose.
- Emotional: feeling fulfilled, a sense of contentment and happiness, improved self-esteem and self-worth
- Physical: overall improved health and well-being, reduced stress levels, increased energy and vitality
- Relationships: deeper and more meaningful connections with others, better communication, ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries
- Work: increased job satisfaction and engagement, better performance and productivity
- Mental: greater clarity of thought, improved focus and concentration, a sense of direction and purpose
- Increased sense of self-worth and self-esteem
- Reduced stress levels and improved ability to manage stress
- Increased job satisfaction and engagement in work
- Greater clarity of thought, focus and decision making
- Improved ability to achieve goals and aspirations