What are the secrets to figuring out your life’s extraordinary purpose?
You might have a brilliant career, a successful business, and a loving, supportive network of family and friends. But if you don’t know your life’s purpose, you’ll still feel that there’s something not quite right. Living an authentic, purposeful life makes you happier and healthier. Scientists have even found it can help you live longer!
If contentment and fulfillment are eluding you, try these 4 practical ways to find your life’s extraordinary purpose.
- Home in On Your Passions
If you have trouble thinking of your passions, have a look at what you post and share on social media. What fires you up? What photos and issues do you post and comment on? What sort of articles do you email to friends? What do you discuss around the dinner table? What keeps you awake at night?
Being more aware of what really fires your interest will help you realize what your life purpose might be.
- 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, racism, or cruelty to animals. Think about the issues that bother you. Think of how you could use these emotions to change the 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. If it’s worth thinking about, then it’s worth taking action.
- 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?
Talk to that person who listens with interest but without judgement. The contact that quietly engages you but does not offer advice unless asked. They are the ones that have the insight to provide deeper feedback that reveals your purpose. You just might be living your life with purpose and passion, but you don’t realize it! If that is the case, then you have an incredible base to fully live a life of extraordinary purpose.
If you are not living an extraordinary life, perhaps a little reevaluation might help. Try looking here.
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