Introduction
Finding a sense of purpose in life can bring us to the best life we can live.
Why do you do what you do? What do you do it for? These questions aim to find the arguments behind what we do -or do not- do in general. Answering these questions when placed in the context of our daily activities helps us get to the deeper meaning of our actions.
Those daily actions, no matter if it’s brushing our teeth or going to bed and sleep, they need to be aimed towards our purpose (the meaning we give to our day-to-day and the reasons why we are in this world).
For some people it is very difficult to find purpose, for some others maybe not so much.
No matter in which group you are, the following questions and insights will lead you there.
Why is Finding your Purpose Important ?
Finding and having a sense of purpose in life is what moves ourselves, our actions and thoughts towards a more satisfying, happy and fulfilled future, it helps us plan better our days and actions and also helps us in defining our priorities and organizing them appropriately and with this we will have a better schedule for our goals. Beyond these finding a life purpose can help us deal better with tough or unwanted situations and with this becoming more resilient.
Having a life purpose is, again, extremely important if we truly want to have a better version of who we already are.
These following questions and insights will open up the path to living a purposeful life.
Which of my traits and attributes seem to stand out most?
Living a purposeful life will need for you to be very conscious of who you are, it needs a profound understanding of your own self and how you currently live.
The answer to this question aims to find what is it about yourself and about what you do that is already something you are not only good at, but excel at.
Where and how do I like to spend my energy?
Where you place your energy, talks about your motivators, what drives your behavior.
The answer to this question aims to find what really is your passion, your motivations in life are usually where you like to spend most of your time and how you like to spend it. Think about what makes you lose track of time and love doing.
What would I do if I could not fail?
If you had this superpower, where what you do can only have that result you aim for and only that, what would you do ?
To find your life’s purpose You will need to tune into your deepest and most profound dreams and aspirations for the future, and this question aims directly there.
The answer to this question will speak directly to your 8-yeat-old self, that kid filled with hopes and expectations towards the future.
What unique abilities do I have that separate me from others?
We are all unique in our very own unique way, we all bring to the world something that, because of our experience and our story, sets us apart from the crowd. Here we find talents and gifts.
This question will help you see through what you do and look for that very special and unique thing that can make the difference.
What would my ideal life and lifestyle be like?
As you picture and imagine the answer to this question, think about what are the factors, the people, the moments, the objects (both material and non material) that you would like to have and experience in your lifetime.
With the answer to this question you will have designed a life vision that should be bringing to your eyes a glitter.
Where and how could I provide most value to others?
With this question we aim to find our place of service, how can we give back and what is our higher calling.
This question’s purpose is to find really meaningful reasons for living.
In the end, the answer will tell you how you could be of service for others.
Additional questions to help you find purpose
What did I want to be when I was a child?
What are my talents and natural abilities?
What’s been the most satisfying thing I’ve ever done?
What have I accomplished that I’m most proud of?
What things would I like to create?
Which things would I regret most not doing?
How do I tend to help others who need my assistance?
What key skills have I picked up that are of most value to me?
What career path would be an ideal fit for me?
What does my ideal weekly work schedule look like?
What do I care about that is bigger than me?
What problems would I like to solve?
Closing
Living a great life, a fulfilling one, starts in working for and towards our life purpose, finding it is the very first step we need to take if we truly want to live our best version. It is within our reach to do so.
Having these answers with you will lead you to finding a bigger purpose and also will give you a better sense of direction, no matter what it is, because the important thing is that it is forward.
If you feel the answers speak to your heart, to your very soul and inner self, work towards making those answers the roadmap to your best life.
Let us know in the comments what was the question that you felt is the most important if you want to find your life purpose, and what was your answer.
Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
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