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Leading a meaningful, satisfying life is all about finding your calling. As great as this may seem in theory, finding your purpose in life is easier said than done. Busy and overworked, we often let go of our dreams and simply exist on a day by day basis. Dreaming big and finding something meaningful to live for get pushed in the background.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no need to give up on your calling, however. Figuring out why it\u2019s worth living will require just a few days and a conscious effort on your behalf. Here\u2019s how to do in seven days.<\/p>\n

Identify Your Barriers<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Use a day or two to figure out what\u2019s holding you back. Most of us are so burdened by our everyday existence that we forget about the more important things in life.<\/p>\n

Are you stuck in a job that doesn\u2019t fulfill you but that you stick with because of necessity? Are you stuck in a relationship with a person who isn\u2019t right for you because you\u2019re afraid of ending up alone? Most of us are guilty of making such compromises. While they may start feeling comfortable with the passage of time, such compromises with values and beliefs will inevitably lead to a mediocre existence. To realize your full potential, you need to have a really good idea about what you want to accomplish and what\u2019s holding you back.<\/p>\n

What Captivates You, What are You Passionate about?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

After identifying the barriers that you\u2019ll have to overcome, it\u2019s time to think about your passions. You have certain values, beliefs and a legacy that you want to live behind. Taking some time to think consciously about those will make it easier to identify your calling.<\/p>\n

Journaling and recording your past experiences and attempts to identify your calling will come in handy. There may be things that you were passionate about for a certain period of time. After the passion subsides, however, you find out that they don\u2019t provide the genuine fulfillment you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

Apart from doing journaling, you may also take a day to carry out a brainstorming session.<\/p>\n

Sit down and try to answer the question \u201cwhat\u2019s my calling?\u201d Don\u2019t think about it \u2013 just write down everything that comes to mind. You may be surprised by some of the concepts and the passions that will come to the surface through such a brainstorming session. It\u2019s even possible to realize something that has been sitting in the back of your mind but that has never manifested itself as a complete idea.<\/p>\n

Learn to Say YES<\/strong><\/h1>\n

We are so set in our ways that saying \u201cno\u201d to new opportunities becomes an almost automatic response.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re used to your comfortable, everyday existence, you stop challenging yourself. If you don\u2019t push yourself outside of your comfort zone, chances are that you\u2019ll never figure out what your calling in life is.<\/p>\n

Instead of simply dismissing anything alien and scary, force yourself to say yes to opportunities<\/a>. By accepting something that you would otherwise have turned down, chances are that you\u2019ll identify new passions and things in life worth living for.<\/p>\n

Find a Mission that Resonates with You<\/strong><\/h1>\n

To feel satisfied and fulfilled, we need to know that we\u2019re making a difference<\/a>. This is the main reason why volunteering, doing fundraising or participating in charities gives people so much happiness.<\/p>\n

Identify a mission that resonates with you and stick with it. You may start with something simple like launching a blog about wildlife preservation or ending animal cruelty. You may want to attempt collecting clothes or making money for people in need. You may even travel to a third world country as a volunteer. The size of the project doesn\u2019t really matter, as long as you\u2019re doing something that you believe in. Sooner or later, you\u2019ll see yourself making the difference that you\u2019ve always dreamed about.<\/p>\n

Finding your calling doesn\u2019t have to be about helping others or being a volunteer. It could also be quitting your day job and starting a business of your own. It could involve turning your favorite hobby in a full-time occupation. As long as you\u2019re passionate about the mission you\u2019ve embraced, jumping into a brand new world isn\u2019t going to feel scary \u2013 it will be motivating.<\/p>\n

To accomplish these steps within a short period of time, you may want to give yourself a vacation. Spending some time away from work, even away from the people that you live will help you find clarity. Travel to a serene place and dedicate some quality time to connecting with your own self. Opening the inner lines of communication and allowing yourself to dream big can lead to self-awareness that you never would have expected. After all, allowing yourself to dream and explore your desires isn\u2019t scary. If you let your mind and your creativity wonder, chances are that you\u2019ll come out with something amazing at the end of the process.<\/p>\n

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Alicia Honeycutt is a digital strategist and a beginning writer at \u00a0essay<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0She adores travelling and writing about her adventures.<\/em><\/p>\n

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