Over the past month we have engaged in several introspective activities. We have taken the time to consider what we do, how we typically do it, why we complete these activities and whether these activities give us energy or deplete us. You may wonder why all of this is necessary. It's because the picture of our purpose becomes clearer when we take the time to reflect on the details of our lives.
Read MoreOn our journey to define our purpose, we have explored what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. This forms the core of our exercise and will help inform our remaining activities. This week, let’s begin to identify what brings us energy and what takes away from our energy. Our why and purpose is often connected to the activities we find meaningful and energizing.
Read MoreThis week, let’s jump right into discovering our why. Understanding your personal why will help you determine if the activities you participate in, work you do, and ways you spend your time are moving you towards your goals. Without a target, you are certain to arrive somewhere, but it is highly unlikely that you will reach your next level accidentally. What is more likely is that you will circle the same mountain a few times instead of making meaningful progress.
Read MoreHave you slowed down long enough to consider your personal why? We all have many responsibilities and reasons for the things we do. Yet, for people who are skilled in living on purpose, they maintain consistent alignment between their personal why, what they do and how they do it. Focused individuals who value their why are able to walk away from opportunities that do not align. When we understand our why, we are not far at all from understanding our purpose……
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