AM I LIVING MY PURPOSE?

We have heard that when we discover our purpose it can significantly enrich our lives. It can also define a clear roadmap for guiding our decisions and actions. It will increase our motivation and enhance fulfillment, provide greater resilience and allow us to make a positive contribution to the world.

And this is all true, yet most people haven’t defined their purpose, and if they have are not living it. Most people don't know their purpose. Surveys have shown that only 10% of people would say they know what their life purpose is, and only 5% say they are following that purpose on a regular basis. Research also indicates that people aren't good at finding what makes them happy which ties to it. So, do you know your purpose?

“Purpose is the lived expression of our values and gifts”, Dr. Dimartini. Who also believes that your purpose is an evolving expression that shifts with your growth and changing circumstances. So, it becomes more about being in alignment in all areas of your – spiritual, career, health, finance, emotional and societal life? Determining our alignment in our purpose allows us and encourages us to make continuous, conscious adjustments. Otherwise, you are just winging life!

Much about purpose is not about us! The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away, Pablo Picasso.  Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Victor Frankl

What comes after identifying your purpose is what really matters. The old ‘finding your purpose’ phraseology makes it sound like your purpose is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow — you find it, and the story’s over. Purpose often doesn’t come with a big paycheck. There are stories of people who find their purpose: they often involve leaving a high-paying job for one that’s lower-paying but more satisfying.

Here are some tips for writing a strong purpose statement:

• Keep it short and simple. Make it easy for employees, customers, and other stakeholders to remember and understand.

• Be specific about your why.

• Be aspirational, communicate the company's/your hopes and dreams.

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