HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

The combination of a successful career, a loving family, and a strong social network may seem like the recipe for a perfect life. However, even those who can check each of those boxes might feel like something is missing—and that “something” is their purpose in life.
“Finding your purpose” is more than just a cliché or a dream that will never be fulfilled. It’s actually a tool for a better, happier, healthier life that too few people attempt to use.
Having a sense of purpose along with a sense of control and a feeling like what you do is worthwhile—tends to live longer. Individuals who feel a sense of purpose make more money than individuals who feel as though their work lacks meaning.
So The good news is, that you don’t have to choose between having wealth and living a meaningful life. You might find the more purpose you have, the more money you’ll earn.
These seven strategies can help you reveal how to find your purpose in life so you can begin living a more meaningful life.

HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE:

  1. Surround yourself with positive people

    As the saying goes, you are the company you keep. What do you have in common with the people you choose to be around?
    Don’t think about co-workers or family members you feel obligated to see. Think about the people you choose to spend time with, outside of work and outside of family functions.
    The people you surround yourself with say something about you. If you’re surrounded by people who are making positive changes, you might draw from their inspiration.
    On the other hand, if the people around you are negative individuals who drag you down, you might want to make some changes. It’s hard to feel passionate and purposeful when you’re surrounded by people who aren’t interested in making positive contributions.
  2. Discover What You Love to Do

    On the other end of the spectrum, simply thinking about what you truly love to do can help you find your purpose as well.
    Do you absolutely love musical theater? Your skills might be best put to use in a way that brings live performances to children who can benefit from exposure to the arts.
    Is analyzing data something that you actually find fun? Any number of groups could find that skill to be an invaluable asset.
    Consider what type of skills, talents, and passions you bring to the table. Then, brainstorm how you might turn your passion into something meaningful to you.
  3. Explore Your Interests

    Is there a topic that you are regularly talking about in a Facebook status update or in a Tweet? Are you regularly sharing articles about climate change or refugees?
    Are there pictures on Instagram of you engaging in a particular activity over and over, such as gardening or performing?
    Consider the conversations you enjoy holding with people the most when you’re meeting face-to-face. Do you like talking about history? Or do you prefer sharing the latest money-saving tips you discovered?
    The things you like to talk about and the things you enjoy sharing on social media may reveal the things that give you purpose in life.
  4. Listen to feedbacks

    It can be hard to recognize the things you feel passionate about sometimes. After all, you probably like to do many different things and the things you love to do may have become so ingrained in your life that you don’t realize how important those things are.
    Fortunately, other people might be able to give you some insight. There’s a good chance you’re already displaying your passion and purpose to those around you without even realizing it.
    You might choose to reach out to people and ask what reminds them of you or what they think of when you enter their minds. Or you might take note when someone pays you a compliment or makes an observation about you. Write those observations down and look for patterns.
    Whether people think of you as “a great entertainer” or they say “you have a passion for helping the elderly,” hearing others say what they notice about you might reinforce some of the passions you’ve already been engaging in.
  5. Consider Injustices That Bother You

    Many people have their pet causes or passion projects that surround an injustice in the world. Is there anything that makes you so deeply unhappy to think about that it bothers you to the core?
    It might be animal welfare, a particular civil rights issue, or childhood obesity organizations. Perhaps the idea of senior citizens spending the holidays alone makes you weepy or you think that substance abusers need more rehabilitation opportunities—the organizations are out there, and they need your help.
    You don’t necessarily have to engage in your purpose full-time. You might find your career gives you the ability to afford to help a cause you feel passionate about. Or, you might find that you are able to donate time—as opposed to money—to give to a cause that you believe in
  6. DONATE TIME, MONEY, OR TALENT

By Francis David Matthew

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