Sophie I.
Oh! I hadn't thought there was an option. I interpreted it on a really big "what is your entire lifes purpose-think about that
Frequently asked questions about Think about my Purpose
What does it mean to think about my purpose? Is this a question about the importance of my life? Is this the type of question that is answered without myself in the equation? What I mean is it about less ego and more about others? I have a hard time thinking about whether a goal like “become more healthy” be my purpose or is a more appropriate response be something I enjoy or something that if I did less of leaves me feeling empty or like I did not fulfill my roll as a decent human being. An example is I like to think that I could make a difference in people’s lives. Is a more appropriate purpose choice for me “have a positive affect on each person I interact with”. Is this still egotistical to think that my actions could elicit such a huge difference in someone else’s life? What IS my purpose? Why am I here? Is this an existential question? Is this a question about service? Is my purpose to serve and to love? To show compassion and be kind? I like those answers but what is the right answer?
Eduardo T.
It's a very complex situation. And I feel a lot of times the same. But right know I'm focusing on "my purpose" as
Do you have a hard time thinking of your purpose? My immediate thought every time is my children. That is ok, with me. Thoughts are fleeting though. Is that really ok with me? Do I need to have more? Just food for thought I suppose. What is our true purpose?
Nicklas C.
I definitely have a hard time thinking what my purpose is. I’m still trying to figure it out what I’m really meant to
How much time do you dedicate to your purpose every day and why?
Rafael Z.
At least about 10mins a day. Sometimes I just sit or stand still and start thinking out loud about where I am, how
Is your purpose more short-term or long-term?
Harry Q.
I start with where I want to be in 10 years, which helps me decide what I want to achieve in a year.
I think I’m getting to understand my purpose but what if it is far from my education and I’d rather not start a new one?
Rochelle O.
There’s so much free information on Pinterest, YouTube, and in libraries to get the information and use it in your own life.
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What’s the thing/thought that helps you most when (if that’s the case sometimes) you’re feeling like you aren’t living for yourself but more because of the people around you (family, friends etc.)?
Arune N.
I always think: “If I am not happy about myself/my life, how I can help for people around me to be happy”. So
What holds your back from embracing your purpose?
Christoffer Z.
Fear. Fear of not making it. Fear of not being enough to serve my purpose. Fear of diving into the unknown and leaving
Is it better to have a long mantra to recite to yourself to remind yourself of your purpose, or is it better to distill it into something brief and witty and symbolic?
Melinda F.
It depend’s on you’re mood. The last thing you wan’t is to disturb the peace of the state of happiness by doing something
How do you fight the negative thoughts when you feel you are failing at your purpose?
Cathy O.
Fight the negative thoughts by bringing up a positive thought for every negative thought. Redirect your bad thoughts to more positive and hopeful
