(ARTICLE) How To Find Your Purpose

Firstly, your purpose isn't something you find.

Rather, it's something that you uncover and build through a process of self-discovery.

 In effect, your purpose is calling on you to step into your power. However, here's the catch… you cannot ‘think' your purpose into existence. Your “why” is something that can only be felt with your heart.

Most people don't find their life purpose well into their 30s and beyond.

1. Release the expectation that you have to have it all figured out.

The career path that you've chosen isn't the one that you have to follow for the rest of your life. It is perfectly okay to work a job or a career you aren't passionate about whilst you figure out things you want to do on the side 

You're not expected to have everything figured out (especially when you're young). It's naive to assume that. Nobody has it all figured out. It's just not realistic.

When life changes, you have to adapt and change with it. Unfortunately, our society puts a lot of pressure on us from an early age to know exactly what our career path is going to be. As a result, a lot of people feel rushed and choose something random for the sake of choosing. Even worse, they choose someone else's path, at the expense of their goals, dream, happiness and peace of mind.

For those of you who may be a little bit older, 

If you've hit a point in your career where you are no longer passionate about what you're doing, that's OK. 

Instead of putting your head in the sand and thinking that there's no way out, remember that these are golden opportunities to pivot. Take the time to reevaluate your strengths, interests, and skills.

A lot of people have been forced to make a shift in the direction of their careers as a result of the COVID pandemic. While it may feel uncomfortable and create some level of fear, it can also be exciting. It's all a matter of perspective.

As you get older and your life changes, so too will your needs, values, and priorities. In your late teens, early 20s and I'm sure even when you hit your 30s, you may be more driven by success and money, whereas in your 40s and 50s you may value your time, freedom and a loving family much more.  A shift in values will always lead you down a different path in life. Embrace the shift.

2. Try different things (Even if you think you won't like it)

When was the last time that you tried something new? You won't achieve big things by playing small. It's a fact.

 You'll never know what your true path in life is until you get your feet wet and gain experience. The more things that you try, the closer that you'll get to your purpose.

It's only through trial and error do you figure out what you like and don't like. Yes, the act of stepping outside of your comfort zone can be terrifying. A lot of people allow their fear of the unknown to stop them from trying anything.

Get comfortable with being Uncomfortable

Trying new things and embracing failure is the very thing that will help you eliminate your fears altogether. More importantly, it will allow you to expand your mind and become a student of life.

Keep in mind that nobody is asking you to be perfect, so be willing to be rubbish at something. (go look at my older videos 🤣)

When you experience  life, you will naturally grow into your purpose. Don't rush it. Trust the process, take action, and whatever you do, don't quit so easily.

3. Ask yourself questions and journal about what's important to you in a career/ life / job / business

What are your main life values? What is important to you? 

Freedom is important to me. In particular, to do what I want when I want. Other people don't necessarily value freedom. For them, it may be financial security. Having a consistent paycheque that they can rely on every two weeks makes them feel grounded.

Connect with your mission and vision. Write it out, put it on a vision board, feel into it, and recite it out loud. 

Once you know where you want to go, you can start making a plan for getting there. 

Too often, many people doubt themselves before even trying because they don’t think they’re "ready" to begin moving in the direction of what they want to accomplish.

Being “ready” is a lie. You'll never be ready for anything. There will never be a perfect time to start, so the best thing you can do is dive in, feel the fear, and do it anyway.