Reconnecting with Purpose

As the year draws to a close, it’s common to feel disconnected from the deeper purpose that initially drove your goals. The daily grind and relentless demands of work, family, and other commitments can easily cloud the bigger picture. But this time of year offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with your "why" and realign with your core values.

In your professional life, you might find yourself questioning whether you’ve stayed true to your purpose. Have the projects and decisions you’ve worked on this year aligned with your broader goals? Have you led with intention, or have you been swept along by external pressures? Personally, you might be asking similar questions—are the relationships you’ve nurtured and the habits you’ve built still in line with your values?

Reconnecting with your purpose doesn’t require drastic changes; it’s about taking a moment to pause and re-evaluate. Reflect on the actions that have felt most aligned with your purpose, and recognize how those moments brought fulfillment, growth, and joy. At the same time, acknowledge where you’ve strayed and think about how you can course-correct in the months ahead.

By reconnecting with your deeper purpose, you’ll find the energy and direction needed to finish the year strong and step confidently into the new one.

Guided Reflection Exercise: Take 10 minutes to write down what originally inspired your personal and professional goals this year. Reflect on which goals still feel aligned with your core values, and consider one small step you can take to realign with your purpose in the coming months.

Journal Prompts:

• What was my original purpose for the goals I set this year?
• Where have I felt most aligned with my purpose, and where have I drifted?
• How can I reconnect with my deeper purpose as I close out this year?

May Gods favour locate you and may his grace sustain you!