Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I here?” “What is the meaning of life?” or “Who am I?” You are not alone.
I began asking those questions when I was 16 years old, after the sudden death of my father. My world as I knew it was changed forever, and I was on a spiritual quest to find answers to those questions.
Let’s talk about purpose and why having one (or several) to live a happy and fulfilled life is so important. As human beings, we need to feel needed.
We want to be a part of something bigger and make a difference. It’s part of our nature and our DNA. It’s why we work so well in a society – at least for the most part.
Without a purpose, you drift through the days. You don’t have the drive or ambition to work to your fullest potential. This is true for all areas of your life, both at home and work. Purpose energizes you and helps you focus on what you want to do. Without it, we feel lost.
Increase Your Overall Feeling of Happiness
Having a purpose and doing something regularly to fulfill it is one of the best ways to increase your overall feeling of happiness and fulfillment.
Since striving to live a happier life is on the agenda of most people, it makes a lot of sense to spend a little time discovering what your purpose in life is and how you can begin to fulfill it.
Boost Confidence
Living with purpose also gives us a nice boost in confidence. We notice that we’re making a real difference and impacting those around us. It’s a great feeling and great for self-esteem.
Think back on a time when you did something worthwhile that touched others and made their life better. It doesn’t have to be a significant “life purpose” thing. Even something as simple as helping a neighbor carry in groceries or explaining a math problem to your friend will work. Do you remember how good it made you feel?
That's why it’s important to live a life of purpose. It’s having that feeling over and over again. It’s also about being able to look back and see the difference your actions made.
Having a purpose and working towards it also adds structure to your day. You can plan what you want and should be doing daily to reach your goal and begin to fulfill your purpose. This type of structure can give you a feeling of peace.
You don’t have to worry about figuring things out or being afraid that you’re wasting the precious life you’ve been given. Instead, your purpose acts like a beacon guiding you through the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
Improved Mental Well-Being
The result is improved mental well-being. You have a reason to get up in the morning and receive validation from the results of pursuing your purpose. That purpose may adjust or even change entirely as time passes, and that’s okay. Simply embracing a purpose-driven life will increase your happiness and self-satisfaction. Doesn’t that make it worth a try?
Nancy Dadami is a Feng Shui Specialist, Mindfulness Guide, and Speaker. She teaches open-minded people to live in “the flow” and align with their Inner Magnificence so they can build confidence, magnetize what they want, and thrive as their authentic self in the world”. Learn more https://linktr.ee/nancydadami