Stop Seeking Your Purpose, Find Happiness Doing This Instead
Do you ever find yourself pondering over that daunting question ‘What is my purpose?’ Only to feel frustrated by not knowing what your purpose is or even how to find it. If you feel like something is missing in your life, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is?
Instead of seeking your purpose, ask yourself
‘what lights me up?’.
Not only does this question feel less intimidating, it feels like something much easier to attain.
When you discover what lights you up and excites you, you unlock a world of possibilities and potential. In this article, we’ll explore how to find what lights you up and how to use that knowledge to live a life of greater fulfilment.
Listen to Your Heart
The first step in finding what lights you up is to listen to your heart.
What makes you feel alive?
What are you passionate about?
What brings you joy and happiness?
There are no right or wrong answers when reflecting over these questions, your answer to ‘What brings you happiness and joy’ could be ‘cheese’, then write down ‘cheese’.
Even if it feels silly, it’s not, write it down.These are all clues to your purpose and what you’re meant to do in life.
Don’t think about how much money or fame it will bring. Once you have discovered what lights you up, the money and recognition will flow forward.
We're living through a time of endless resources and possibilities. You could be anything, and get paid to be it too.
Take advantage of that.
Fame is only a small measure of success, yes it shows you’re very good at what you do but it’s not important, what’s important is that you are happy doing it.
It’s easy to get caught up in what others think you should do or what society deems as successful, but true fulfilment comes from doing what brings you contentment.
Stay True to Yourself & Your Vision
When trying to find what lights you up, it can be tempting to compare yourself to others or try to conform to someone else’s expectations.
However, it’s important to stay true to yourself and the vision you have created for yourself.
What lights you up should be unique to you, not what others are doing for the sake of fitting it.
Your passion is unique to you, and that’s what makes it special. Don’t let anyone else’s opinions or judgments sway you from pursuing what makes you happy.
Surround Yourself with Positivity
It’s important to surround yourself with positive and like-minded people who support your dreams and goals. If you follow the Coffee Moon socials, you’ll already know the emphasis I place on the influence of the people you surround yourself with and how much of an impact it has on your life.
Stay close to friends, colleagues, and family members who either share your passions, inspire you or support you.
If you do not have many people of your inner circle who are aligned with where you want to go in life create a separate circle.
You can do this by joining clubs, groups, or communities centred around your interests. When you’re surrounded by positivity and encouragement, you’ll feel more motivated and empowered to pursue your passion.
Step out of Your Comfort Zone
Sometimes we don’t know what lights us up until we try something new.
Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new experiences.
By doing this you may discover a hidden talent or passion that you never knew existed.
It’s okay to fail or not enjoy something, but the key is to keep exploring until you find what feels like something you could do forever.
Follow Your Bliss
Pursue your passion with everything you’ve got. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it.
When you’re doing what you love, work doesn’t feel like work, and you’ll feel fulfilled and full of energy.
Don’t let fear or self-doubt hold you back.
Believe in yourself and your dreams, and you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish.
Embrace Challenges
As always, I will keep in one hundred with you, discovering what lights you up will come with its very own challenges and obstacles.
However, it’s important to embrace these challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
Every setback or failure is a chance to learn and improve. Don’t give up on your dreams just because things get tough. Instead, use these experiences to fuel your motivation and drive.
Take Action
And finally, the most important step in finding what lights you up is to take action.
It’s not enough to just know what you’re passionate about – you have to take the necessary steps to make it a reality.
Set clear goals, create a plan, and take action towards your dreams every day. Small steps lead to big results, so don’t wait for the perfect moment or until you have all the answers.
Start now, and you’ll be one step closer to living a life that lights you up.
