6 Steps to Finding Your True Purpose

Written by Allison Maslan - 31 Comments
Categories: self improvement

What is your purpose? Your destiny? Have you known for some time what you are meant to do for a career, but you just aren’t sure how to transfer it to real life? Are you still searching for that path you can call your very own? Everyone was blessed with certain gifts, talents and personality traits that can be transferred into a fulfilling, satisfying and financially prosperous line of work. Some people know from the get-go what they want to be when they grow up. Others, like me, find their purpose through an evolvement of life’s experiences and challenges. Either way, you come to find that it is perfectly right for you.

I truly believe that you have the full potential to pinpoint, develop and achieve your dream career. Yes, you! One of the things that really saddens me is when I see someone with such potential for greatness, who is not allowing themselves to step into it and fully own it. I can share with you the important do’s and don’ts and give you valuable tools and support; however, you need to be the one to take that first step.

As you set out to find your purpose, or first commit to living a life of purpose, what drives you may still feel a bit elusive. Many people have no idea if they have a real purpose on earth. Ask a friend randomly what their life purpose is, and they may take a long pause before answering, “Good question. I’m not sure.” Well, I’m here to tell you (and them) that you do have a purpose and it’s probably not as mysterious as you think. Most likely it’s right under your nose. Maybe your purpose is to feed hungry children, build a gigantic bridge, love your children, or just be in the moment. Your life purpose is most likely connected to the areas that create passion and meaning in your life. Here are some simple steps for accessing your life purpose.

  • Get in touch with what really matters to you in the world and in your life. What do you get passionate talking about, reading or exploring? Before taking impulsive action steps toward a new career, business opportunity, or new relationship, ponder what gives you that inner surge of excitement. This could be the most important key for long-term staying power and success.
  • Gather your thoughts and focus your energy toward these ideas. Find a way to involve yourself in this activity.
  • Explore several possibilities before settling on one. However, if one really moves you, then go for it!
  • Connect with other people on a regular basis who are passionate about these ideals or activities.
  • See how you feel in this new arena. Does it stir your passionate energy? This is what we call “alignment,” or “being congruent.” When we are expressing our true inner thoughts, beliefs and ideals through external actions that match those thoughts, beliefs and ideals, we are operating in harmony rather than in conflict. The “practice-what-you-preach” philosophy.
  • Not doing what you love could be very harmful to your health and

your prosperity. Most people think that doing what you love is a luxury, so they settle for something they don’t enjoy. Someone who loves your career more than you do will no doubt perform the job better than you. This person will eventually be greatly rewarded because this work matters to them. Part of what you’ll get from being out of alignment in your work is dissatisfaction and burnout.

I know you can do it. After all, it’s your greatness I am talking about.

Allison Maslan, HHP, CCH is an author, entrepreneur, life and business coach, homeopathic physician and international speaker. Allison’s new book, Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan To Launch Your Dreams Into Reality, is being released on January 19th on Amazon and all major booksellers. www.myblastoff.com/booklaunch.

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  • Goran

    Great post Allison! I feel a sense of purpose just reading it actually =)

    Thank you for sharing!

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    Every man`s destiny show him his true purpose.It may take time but it definitely pull him to his destination.What may man think or suffer his destiny is fix up in his childhood. What experiences he got in childhood, that way his destiny developed and it fix up his way of life.

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  • http://www.followingyourjoy.com Michelle @ Following Your Joy

    Hi Allison,

    You did a great job of outlining six simple–and key!–steps. Sometimes we make this whole “life purpose” thing so complicated, but you hit it right on. Thank you!

    I, too, work as a life coach and do quite a bit of work with my clients in helping them uncover their purpose. Such important stuff, isn’t it?

    My favorite part of your post was when you said, “I know you can do it.” You’re right–we call can! With a little intention, focus, and support…we can all shine in our greatness. :)

    Thank you!

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    Good list, I like your blog post.

    “There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.”
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    From my experience, I find out what I wanted to do with my life, after spending one month on a single endeavor – and still enjoying any second of it. When you find the job you just are not bored doing, and could continue for hours and days.. this is when you found your purpose in life.

  • http://www.happenchance.net Seth @ Happenchance

    For me, I had to try a lot of things. I spent years trying to find something for me. I don’t have it all figured out, but I’ve found a couple things I love doing and I’m happier than I’ve ever been.

    When you’re looking for your true purpose, you must try a lot of things and allow yourself a lot of patience. If something doesn’t work, let it go and move on.

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    I found this a helpful post, but is it also possible there can be more than one purpose in life? It seems to me that a purpose in life can be contextual; that is, that the stated purpose of your life can depend on the situation you find yourself in at the instant. For instance, I love my Roseann and one purpose of my life is to make her happy. At other times I may think that the purpose of my life is to enlighten my blog readers. So, I think that maybe everyone has multiple purposes in their lives. The important thing is to be aware of them, and I think this post may help people in that purpose.

  • http://www.myblastoff.com Allison Maslan

    Thank you so much. I am happy to offer some inspiration. We all need it every once in awhile!

    Happy New Year!

    Allison

  • http://www.myblastoff.com Allison Maslan

    Hi there. Thank you for your post. I agree that we may have more than one purpose. We may have several. We are complex, multi- faceted beings.
    And only you can answer that because it is your life and your path. If it makes you happy and brings you fulfillment, I believe you are on purpose.

    Allison

  • http://www.myblastoff.com Allison Maslan

    Thank you for your comment. I agree with what you are saying. You just need to take the first step and start exploring. If you don’t like your choice, that is okay. You are just testing the waters. No failures there. Once you find the right fit, you will know. It is like putting on an outfit that is just the right color and feels great on.
    Keep taking small steps every day toward your passions.

  • http://www.myblastoff.com Allison Maslan

    Thanks, Michelle. I really appreciate your kind words. We do make things much more complicated than they need to be. In fact, we are the ones that are usually in the way of our own progress. Glad you are out there making a difference!

    Take good care.

    Allison

  • http://www.myblastoff.com Allison Maslan

    Thanks, Marco. Glad you enjoyed it.
    Have an awesome and on-purpose New Year!

    Allison

  • http://www.myblastoff.com Allison Maslan

    Hi Seth:
    Thanks for your comment. Glad you have found the patience to keep pursuing your purpose and passion. What is it that you love doing? It is not always easy to find that clarity. In my upcoming book, Blast Off! which is due to release on January 19th, I really outline the steps to find your purpose and bring it to light. So many people are afraid to move out of their comfort zone to make changes, even if they are miserable. Just taking that one step can make a huge difference. And if you don’t like what you find, just try something else.

    Have a great New Year!
    Allison

  • http://www.myblastoff.com Allison Maslan

    Thank you. Glad you like my post! If you would like to read more, my book, Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan To Launch Your Dreams Into Reality, is being released on Tuesday, January 19th. I am very excited as this book has been a labor of love. ”

    In my coaching, I see that the two things that hold people back the most from achieving their goals and dreams are fear and lack of direction. My book, Blast Off, really helps you break through your barriers of fear, guides you to tap into your deeper passions, and then gives you the tools to create a step-by-step roadmap toward your big picture visions in your personal and professional life. Then you know exactly what to do on a daily basis to move these dreams from your head into reality.

    If you are interested, the best day to buy my new book is on the launch day from my site, because I am have teamed up with over 20 other amazing authors and coaches. They are offering over 20 fantastically valuable gifts, audios, e-books and books for free, when you buy my book. Go to http://www.myblastoff.com/booklaunch to register for the launch reminder. Then on the 19th, go back to this page and it will walk you through the steps on how to get Blast Off! and all of the other amazing bonus gifts.
    Then send me an e-mail and let me know what you think of my book. I would really love to hear!

    Take good care~
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    Enjoy~

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