Discovering Your Purpose
Do you know where you're headed? Do you know who you’re striving to become? What you want to do? If you don’t, that’s OKAY! Not many of us do. I was in the same process as you, you’re not alone. For those of you who do know, feel fortunate enough to be able to embrace your purpose. Discovering your purpose, is life changing. How? Your purpose is your why, your reason, your motive in this life. When you’re face with adversity, your purpose is what inspires you to keep moving forward. Your purpose gives you reason in finding alternatives and solutions rather than excuses and acceptance of failure. You can want something in life, but if you’re not ready to work for it, to fight for it, or face your inner challenges, it may not be obtainable.
Want to know how to find your purpose?
Let’s think of the next few things!
But first, be HONEST with yourself!
Think of your interests/passions! What do you love doing?
Think of when you felt your greatest joy in life. Look for patterns and reasons as to what exactly made you happy.
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Turn your thoughts into actions. Everyday make an effort to work on what you inspire to accomplish. You need to meet your small goals in order to reach your big goal.
I have a question for you, are you trying to pursue a career, education, or path for yourself or the gratification of others? If you’re striving to pursue someone else’s purpose, you may not feel the same satisfaction as you would discovering your own. As I shared, I was in your shoes too, I was oblivious as to what, who, and where I wanted to be or do. It took time, but most importantly, it took me to be honest with myself. For a long time, I had an idea of what I wanted to do, but fear held me back. So, instead I chose the path that seemed less intimidating to me, but with time I grew to be less interested. When I finally decided to take the risk and choose the path I was so scared of taking before, I found my true purpose. I became passionate of what I wanted to do, knew the reason why, who I wanted to help and found meaning to my life.
The difficulties I face are worth encountering because I know what I will be achieving in the end. To me, my purpose is worth the late night studying, hundreds of pages to read, numerous of exams to take, because in the end I know I am one step closer to where I want to go. Everyone’s purpose is different, unique, and inspiring. What’s humbling about it, is it typically has one thing in common, giving. We tend to want to give and provide some sort of beneficial services or goods for others. Many of us may not know where we’re headed, and some of us do, but for those who don’t, keep your head up. You have time to discover your purpose. Don’t allow the judgment of others, expectations placed, or fear of failure stop you from becoming the best version of yourself. If you want others to believe in your purpose, you first need to believe in it.
“Your present circumstance don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
Nido Qubein
Empowering Yourself
Do you ever wonder what could be? If you hadn’t allow fear or intimidation to hold you back, where you would be now? Many of us do, why? We allow the fear of failure, fear of intimidation, fear of not being enough to weigh us down and stop us from achieving goals, dreams, and success. Our mind is the most powerful tool when making self decisions, we either allow ourselves to take the risk or convince ourselves we aren’t worthy. I’m here to tell you, YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are capable and you are resilient. However, me believing in you isn’t enough for you to believe in yourself. No one can convince you, only you have the power to do so. Empower yourself in making bold decisions, say no to fear and take the next step in creating a future you desire.
Write down positive affirmations about yourself, look in the mirror and speak only kind words to yourself, or stand in a superhero pose for about five minutes to help increase confidence, performance, and brain resilience.
Things you can say to yourself in the mirror are:
“I am worthy”
“I am powerful”
“I am enough”
“I can achieve anything I set my mind towards”
“I love myself”
“ I am in charge of my destiny”
By using any of these techniques you are empowering yourself to do better and be better. Many times we allow negative self talk to convince us we can’t do something, when in reality, we can. Taking risks are difficult to do, partly because you have no control over the outcome. However, being comfortable allows stability, you’re in control and can predict what occurs next, BUT it denies you growth. Sometimes you need to choose between comfort vs growth. Empower yourself to accomplish your goals, be open and mindful to the opportunities and endless possibilities so you don’t wake up one day thinking, what if?