Not meeting your goals? Check your purpose.
Setting goals without a clear purpose can lead to confusion, lack of motivation, and ultimately, failure to achieve those goals. It's important to define a clear purpose or reason behind setting a particular goal to ensure that it aligns with your values and aspirations, and to provide a sense of direction and focus.
Not having a purpose can be a difficult experience, as having a sense of direction and meaning in life is important for our well-being. However, it's never too late to create a purpose or find meaning in the things you do. Exploring new interests, volunteering, and setting small achievable goals are just a few ways to start finding a sense of purpose.
Having a clear purpose can help you set meaningful goals that align with your values and aspirations. It gives direction and motivation to your actions, helping you stay focused and committed to achieving your objectives. Therefore, it's a good idea to identify your purpose before setting goals.
Finding your purpose can be a personal and introspective journey. Some tips to help you start this process include: exploring your passions and interests, setting goals, trying new things, reflecting on your values and strengths, seeking feedback from others, and being open to new experiences. It's important to remember that finding your purpose is a process and may take time. It's normal for purposes to change over time, and that it's okay to embrace those changes.
Imagine waking up every morning feeling excited about the work you get to do that day. You work in an environment that values your skills and encourages your growth. You have a great work-life balance, allowing you to pursue your passions outside of work. You feel a sense of fulfillment from the meaningful work you do. This is the ideal work life that you can strive for. What purposes are you fulfilling in this image? Get specific. Find your purpose. Create your goals.
Here are some of my purposes:
Serve more people with less F2F time.
Have more time/space freedom with financial stability.
Connect and build relationships.
What are your purposes?
