Importance of Having A Purpose
- mp50081
- Dec 19, 2020
- 4 min read
Let’s explore the importance of having a purpose!
What Is Purpose?
Purpose is a reason why something is done or used. It also refers to the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something.
Most adults want to live a purposeful and fulfilling life. They want to improve themselves and also give back to others.
However, in reality the majority of adults have no clear sense of purpose in their lives.
What’s Happens To Your Life?
It’s interesting how having no sense of purpose in your life can cause problems.
Living A Lifeless Life
There is such a thing as a lifeless life. It happens when you fail to recognize the importance of finding purpose.
Imagine not wanting to wake up every morning, but also not wanting to go to sleep at night.
Picture yourself with no will to work, no friends or company to spend time with. Also, no reason to continue living.
Your mind is blank with nothing to think about. Also you lack emotions, whether negative or positive.
A lifeless life is one with nothing to look forward to.
An Anxious Life
A life that lacks purpose can be an anxious one.
When your life lacks purpose it’s senseless. It might feel like nothing you do in life is connected and doesn’t fit.
Anxiety is triggered when your mind thinks your life is in danger.
However, a lack of purpose triggers anxiety as well.
Your brain translates a lack of connection as a threat to your life. As a result it sees anything that doesn’t seem fit as dangerous.
Lack Of Motivation
A lack of purpose leads to a lack of motivation.
Little or no motivation comes from anxiety that prevents you from taking action. The anxiety comes from not not being connected with your goals and purpose.
Affects Your Overall Health
A life without purpose is not good for your overall health.
The strain on your mind from a lifeless life leads to increased stress and anxiety.
There’s a connection between mind and body. Your strained mind not only leads to hair loss and fluctuating weight, but there’s also less tolerance to pain and a higher risk of heart disease.
The Importance of Having Purpose
A sense of purpose is very important to have. It’s the motivation that drives you toward your future. However it also helps you put your life into perspective right now.
What Does Perspective Mean?
Perspective is the way you see something or how you see yourself. We explored self-perception in the post, “Tips For Improving Your Self-Perception”.
Having a sense of purpose guides life decisions, influences your behavior, shapes your goals, offers a sense of direction and also creates meaning in your life.
It also leads to a change in perspective. For example having a healthy sense of purpose causes you to see life in a better way and see yourself in a better way as well.
Tangible Benefits Of Having Purpose Include:
Get The Motivation To Get Things Done
Being connected to a purpose gives you sustained energy and also keeps you motivated.
Having a sense of purpose leads to strong personal motivation. It’s that driving force which allows you to achieve your goals and also go after what you want.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety comes from the doubt and also distress that comes with trying to find your purpose.
However, once you find your purpose you’ll find that you’re less stressed and anxious when you’re no longer in doubt about your life.
Recognizing the importance of finding purpose has tangible benefits for your mental health.
Helps You When Things Go Wrong
Finding your purpose helps you to become more confident, resilient and focused. When something goes wrong in your life you’ll be able to face it and refocus on getting back on the right path.
Improved Health
If lack of purpose leads to poorer overall health then finding purpose has the opposite effect. Feeling less stress and anxiety when connected to your purpose leads to a lower risk of heart disease and overall better health.
How To Find Purpose?
We were all born with a unique life purpose.
The most important actions to take are to identify, acknowledge and honor your life purpose.
Tips For Finding your Purpose:
Explore What You Love
Your purpose is something that’s not something that you make up. Instead it’s already there; you just to need to explore it.
For example your purpose should be something that comes natural. If you’re naturally good at blogging then explore it some more until you master it.
Follow Your Inner Guidance
Let your heart be your guide.
One of the main ways your heart can be your inner guide is by noticing your feelings. These are feelings that come with warmth as well as encouragement.
Be Clear About Your Purpose
Keep your mind focused on your purpose once you’re clear on what it is. The feeling you get from following your heart is the joy that your purpose brings, which brings clarity.
Align Your Goals With Your Life Purpose
Once you know what your life purpose is, it’s important to organize all your activities around it.
If your purpose is to help others through blogging, move ahead and align yourself with that role.
Lean Into Your Life Purpose
Learn how to lean into your life purpose little by little.
When you start to live your purpose notice subtle changes in how your life changes and how you see yourself.
Have You Found Purpose In Your Life?
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