Discover your true purpose in life in 3 easy steps

Are you searching for your true purpose in business, at work, and in life? In this article, you will find 3 straight-to-the-point steps you can follow today to help you discover your true purpose. We are about to explore old ideas in a new light to help you unlock your full potential and create a meaningful life. Are you ready? Let’s get started.

As we begin a new year and the start of a new decade, we're often encouraged to embrace the #NewYearNewMe trend. But before making vision boards, setting goals and deciding deadlines it's imperative to take time to get intimate with your true purpose.

While having a vision and setting goals are imperative, it's even more critical to have dreams that are aligned with your purpose. This will ensure that you don't waste your time and energy chasing a path lacking fulfilment.

"Purpose" is an overused word and at times misunderstood. As children, we were often asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?" However, at such a young age it can be difficult to know what path is right for us in the future. This doubt can haunt you into adulthood if not addressed properly. Understanding our purpose takes time and exploration, but can provide immense clarity in the present moment.

If you are having a hard time understanding your purpose it can be difficult for you to navigate both your personal and professional lives. To help you on this journey, I'd like to share some of the experiences, insights and frameworks I've developed while supporting hundreds of entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations. It has been through these that they have been able to discover, step into, and own their purpose.

These are 3 easy steps you can use to understand your purpose.

1. Make note of what energizes you

Energy is one of the key factors to help you understand your purpose, reach success, and achieve your goals without burning out. It often takes the form of motivation, drive or passion to propel you to follow your true purpose.?

Start by reflecting on the things that give you energy. What makes you feel alive? Observe how your energy levels fluctuate when engaging in different activities. Start with the simple things: being in nature, cooking or playing with children. Then consider the more complex projects: Run a marathon, learn about your ancestors, or understand why climate change is such a complex issue to deal with. No matter what it is for you, taking a moment to recognise what drives your motivation can open you up to numerous possibilities.

If you are into "too many things", just like me, this inspiring TEDx talk by Emilie Wapnick reminds us that it’s okay to have more than one passion in life. Multi-potentialities thrive when they understand that it’s natural to have motivation change over time and pursue various endeavours. It’s also normal to outgrow our surroundings and experience shifts in our drive over time. This talk will provide insight and comfort to anyone who is feeling “stuck” in their current situation.

2. Tune into your Why

We can't talk about purpose without talking about impact.

But questioning the reason for your existence can be daunting. So, start with the small, everyday mundane aspects of life and work. Before hopping into your next meeting, or when you are walking in the park or after your children's play date, take time to ask yourself: What am I experiencing? What can I do to create an amazing experience for everyone involved? What does success look like to me in this situation?

While the answers may surprise you, they might give you powerful clues to understand why you are here. Keep exploring until you start recognizing a pattern in all the different scenes you move through throughout your day.

We all possess the incredible power to positively impact lives, starting with our own. From our own community to our nations, to the entire world, know that you can make a change. Every one of us has that potential. Don't ever forget how powerful you can be.

3.???Get clear on your vision

Knowing your purpose without having a clear vision to put it to work is like having the most powerful AI at your disposal. Still, no matter how hard you try, it's impossible to think of a question that would challenge its capabilities. You feel frustrated at the thought of having so much potential and no way to use it.

If you want to achieve success and make your dreams a reality, you must first have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish. As the famous quote by Lucius Seneca states: “If one does not know which port one is sailing to, no wind is favorable."

Clarity of vision is imperative to inform how you can best allocate your time, money, and energy. If developing clarity of vision, commitment to your goals and responsibility for your life is something that overwhelms you, acknowledge any feelings that come up - it's simply a reminder that you are reaching to do something bigger than you’ve ever done before!

Uncovering, understanding, and fully embracing your purpose can be a tricky journey. However, with these three steps, you can confidently move forward. First, identify what energizes you. Second, dig deep into the many different reasons why you are where you are. Finally, don't be afraid to develop a clear vision of success! By following these steps you will be on the right path to unlocking your passion, stepping into your purpose and living a meaningful life.

I know, most of us don’t like to take a step back from the game, mostly out of fear of missing out… But I have seen time and time again the powerful benefits of taking a step back to see the bigger picture, course-correct before and acting intentionally. Especially when we allow simplicity to lead the way through complexity. So don't let the simplicity in these steps make you shy away from leaning into your true calling. This is exactly my New Year’s wish for you.

Remember, if you get stuck or want to ensure you are making the right moves, you can always ask for support. There is nothing wrong with looking for guidance. Asking for help when you need it is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it is a sign of self-awareness, strength and commitment to your vision, because it takes a lot to own our vulnerabilities.

Just like you, many entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals feel lost and unsure of how to live a meaningful life. This is because they don't feel fulfilled by the money they are making and the impact they are creating. I can help you find your purpose and empower you to create a life with a business or career that is truly aligned with who you are.

My clients have seen dramatic improvements in their life, craft and success when working with me. You can read what they have to say in the recommendation section of my LinkedIn profile. The truth is, this can be your reality too. If you are ready to embrace your purpose, skyrocket your income and make an impact, drop me a message to explore how you too, can #LiveInPowerNow.

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Julio is an international multi-award-winning professional with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship development, social innovation management, strategic consultancy, and professional training and coaching.?

With his impressive knowledge, expertise and experiments in entrepreneurship, customer experience design, digital marketing, leadership development, organizational development and personal growth, Julio facilitates, coaches and consults entrepreneurs, leaders, teams and organizations all around the world to help them realize their full potential, skyrocket their income and amplify their impact with integrity.

His clients have reported an 82% increase in revenue, 30X more impact made, and a 91% increase in employee engagement within the first 1 year of working with him.?You can read what they have to say here.