Category Archives: Inspire

ENERGIZE AND LOVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE

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You can energize and love your life on purpose. Knowing your life purpose is not a magic cure-all for the things that are not so good right now, but it can turn your attitude, your motivation, and your energy around. It can be the unique advantage that helps you make those major shifts to upgrade your life and achieve more than you ever thought possible.

Here are four ways your life can change once you commit to making your own roadmap to your best life.

  • You’ll Have Abundant Energy

When you know your life’s purpose, and you’re committed to going after it, your energy and motivation will soar. You will have a reason to bounce out of bed every morning. Instead of your checklist feeling like a bunch of chores, they will become the steppingstones to achieving your goals.

If you’re usually a couch potato, then going to the gym or for a run will make more sense. You want to be in the best possible shape to be the best possible you!

  • You’re More Engaged

Living with purpose means that life is more exciting. You have more drive, and you are more engaged with life than ever before. There’s no reason to hold yourself back or put off doing the things you want to do. Knowing your purpose helps you align everything and focus on what you want in your life. You’re less likely to agree to things that don’t fit with your purpose or to put off following your dream.

  • You Will See More Opportunities

Knowing your purpose helps you see more clearly and focus on the opportunities all around you.

When you know what you want, things will fall into place, your expectations will change, and you will know which opportunities to go for and which are merely distractions. Instead of your dream being ‘one day maybe,’ it’s front and center. And you will naturally tune in to look for the synchronicities that life puts in your path. It’s the “yellow car syndrome.” If you decide that you want to have a yellow car or a particular make of car, you will begin seeing them everywhere.

  • You Will Feel More Fulfilled

Knowing and aligning with your life purpose helps to make you feel fulfilled straightaway. Even before you have achieved your goals, simply knowing you’re set on the right path makes you more contented and grateful for the abundance that is already in your life.

Living with purpose helps sustain you through the tough times and makes the good times all the sweeter. 

One of life’s most important tasks is the search for “purpose.” It is never too late to search for, find, or change your life purpose.

Still trying to discover your purpose? A previous blog post might help. Go here.

I am a big fan of BRENDON BURCHARD and read one of his books at least once per year. Here’s my favourite, THE MOTIVATION MANIFESTO. You may find some inspiration for finding your life’s purpose there, too.

HOW TO FIND YOUR NEXT MILLION DOLLAR IDEA

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My friend Adeel Chowdhry sent an interesting note out the other day about finding your next million dollar idea. In the interests of full disclosure, I found his note interesting because I agree with his suggestions – I’m predictable like that…

The fact is, Adeel has had several successful million-dollar ideas, so it is worth contemplating his advice.

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  1. BUY A NOTEBOOK

Buy a small notebook that will fit in your pocket, so it is with you all the time. Include a small stubby pencil or pen. OK, for the more enlightened of you, yes, you can use an app on your phone. Check, you probably already have one, but there are lots of free ones.

How many times have you had a brilliant idea pop into your head and by the time you want to explore it, it’s gone? Had you jotted down a few brief words, you could return to the thought process easily. This is even more noticeable with dreams – put the notebook beside your bed, your TV chair, or get a separate one. A Dollar Store is probably a good place to get a supply of notebooks.

Yes, you might need a waterproof one for the shower.

2. GO FOR A WALK

Walk every day. Not for exercise, but for inspiration. A short walk of 30 minutes, but we could split it up into 3 ten-minute walks. How about after eating and it can benefit your digestion too? These are walks for your mind to explore anything that pops up. No agenda necessary; just let it roll. Take your notebook and jot down anything interesting.

A previous blog might give you some strategy ideas for your walk in the park.

Don’t use the weather as an excuse since you have all the proper clothing to go outside in sleet, snow, sun and dark of night. This daily habit pays big dividends and gets better the more you do it. If you need inspiration for a much longer hike, I know this great guy who wrote a book about his epic adventure.

3. TURN OFF THE MUSIC

Take those white earbuds out for this exercise. This is quiet time to let your mind do its thing. You don’t need a friend rattling off stuff in your ear either. Don’t take anyone with you and don’t answer your phone. Thirty minutes to allow your mind to percolate. It’s not exactly a meditation but a few minutes focussed on letting ideas come into being.

Walk in silence and let your mind wander – that’s where your next million-dollar idea is.

In the event you would like to see what Adeel’s million-dollar idea was, go here. I use it every day.

And if you also wish to include some meditation in your daily routine, try reading this.

WHAT IS MY LIFE’S PURPOSE?

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AND HOW DO I FIND IT?

Have you ever asked yourself, what is my life’s purpose? Take a moment to check in on your satisfaction quotient. You might have a brilliant career, a successful business, and a loving, supportive network of family and friends. But if you can’t identify your life’s purpose, you’ll still feel that there’s something not quite right. Living an authentic, purposeful life causes you to feel happier and healthier. Scientists have even found it can help you live longer!

If contentment and fulfillment are eluding you, if you have this sense that something is missing, try these practical ways to find your life’s purpose.

  • Home in On Your Passions

If you have trouble thinking of your passions, have a look at what you post on social media. What fires you up? What photos and issues do you post and comment on? What sort of articles do you share or email to friends? What do you discuss around the dinner table?

Being more aware of what really fires your interest will give you a clue to your life’s purpose.

  • What Injustices Fire You Up

In a similar vein, what makes your blood boil when you see it on the news or read about it? Maybe it’s inequality, child poverty, or cruelty to animals. Think about the issues that bother you. Think of how you could use these emotions to change the world, or at least your world. Volunteer at a local non-profit or organize a petition or letter-writing campaign. Set up an online fundraiser. Turn your passion to fight injustice into action for good.

  • Volunteer to Find Your Purpose

Studies have shown that helping others is one of the most powerful ways to increase your own happiness. It is also an excellent way to find meaning and purpose in your life. Think of what you can do to help your local sports club, aged care home, or non-profit. When you donate your time, money, and skills to help others, you will not just be giving them a helping hand; you will help yourself as well.

  • Ask for Feedback

If you’re still struggling to find a purpose that resonates with you, ask for feedback. Think about when people come to you to ask for help. What do people compliment you on?

Chat to friends and family about their interests and ask them what comes to mind when they think of you. You may already be living your life with purpose and passion, but you just don’t realize it! This becomes a great opportunity to enhance it and feel the difference in your day-to-day life.

It is a great idea to track your thoughts and plans as you investigate your purpose – it may change. Try using this journal to help you or look here for some more reasons to journal. Here’s a post I did a while back called, WHY SHOULD I JOURNAL – it might help you.