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Have you been feeling stuck or unsatisfied lately? If so, it may be because you haven't found your life's purpose. Your life’s purpose can help guide you toward the person you want to be and lead you to a happy life! It’s never too late to start looking for a purpose (after all, it can change over time).[1] Check out these easy and efficient ways to find your purpose in life and be the best version of yourself.
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- Keep in mind that you may find your purpose in the least likely of places. Sometimes, the best lessons and places for self-discovery are in the journey rather than the destination.Thanks
- Sometimes, it’s easier to know what you don't want than what you want. If you need to, start by listing what you don’t want to do (or be), then work toward figuring out what you do want.Thanks
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- ↑ Nicolette Tura, MA. Empowerment Expert. Expert Interview. 23 January 2020.
- ↑ Kamal Ravikant. Author, Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It. Expert Interview. 2 December 2019.
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/introspection-self-reflection/
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview. 11 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2018/11/20/where-americans-find-meaning-in-life/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6923189/
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/10/08/five-reasons-why-you-need-a-personal-vision-statement-and-how-to-write-one/?sh=6c4b6eab1ab5
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview. 11 April 2019.
- ↑ Nicolette Tura, MA. Empowerment Expert. Expert Interview. 23 January 2020.
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3559433/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/10/well/the-power-of-positive-people.html
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/comfort-zone/
- ↑ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/01/what-having-a-growth-mindset-actually-means
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/200809/the-path-unconditional-self-acceptance
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/self-care-4-ways-nourish-body-soul-2017111612736
- ↑ https://www.wcsu.edu/community-engagement/benefits-of-volunteering/
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If you feel like you’re struggling to find your purpose in life, write down the things in your professional or personal life that you enjoy doing so you have a clear idea of your passions. You should also try asking yourself questions to find out what makes you happy, like “When was I happiest in my life?” or “Which qualities do I admire most in others?”. To get help answering these questions, try asking close friends what they think your strengths and talents are, which will help you determine what you’re good at. Additionally, try to do activities that put you outside your comfort zone or pose you with new challenges, since it will be easier to see your place in the world when you look at it from a new angle. Once you’ve identified a goal that would help you reach your purpose in life, like changing your career, write down a series of smaller steps to help you get there. For tips from our co-author on how to use backward planning to find out what you want from life, keep reading!
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