| Sometimes, things just don't feel right. Everything | | | | implementing changes that will make a |
| seems to be dull at best, painful at worst. We're not | | | | difference--without writing a resignation letter as the |
| happy with your lives or our work. It's an ugly situation. | | | | first step. |
| While these moments are usually temporary for most | | | | If you want to feel more purpose, you can start by |
| of us, some people really do suffer with a sense that | | | | isolating what makes you special. What are you really |
| their current path isn't in line with what they really | | | | good at? What do you really love? What makes you |
| should be doing. They don't feel as though they're | | | | feel happy? What are your personal strengths? Take |
| really in tune with their deeply-held sense of purpose. | | | | an inventory. Think about what really makes you tick, |
| When that's the case, it isn't enough to do something | | | | deep down inside. After you've done that, it's time to |
| that will brighten one's spirits temporarily. There's a | | | | start making a point of using those various gifts and |
| need for more. Purpose is important and everyone | | | | attributes within the context of your job and home. |
| should pursue theirs with abandon. | | | | In many cases, that's more than enough to part the |
| That doesn't necessarily mean that every frustrated | | | | clouds and to generate a bright ray of sunlight. By |
| business owner should close shop this afternoon and | | | | showing your strengths, by allowing your essence to |
| pursue life on a surfboard. It doesn't mean that every | | | | shine through every day in every setting, it's possible to |
| dissatisfied exec should chuck it all in favor of starting | | | | find more purpose without turning your back on |
| over again. You don't always need to explode your | | | | everything you've done and built. |
| existing life to align yourself with your sense of | | | | If you're feeling separated from your greater purpose |
| purpose. | | | | in life, try to play to your strengths. Experiment with |
| It's often enough to make adjustments in the way you | | | | behavior that comports to the core aspects of who |
| do things. When you realize that you are not your | | | | you are. It can make a tremendous difference in how |
| career choice and that your job is only one outgrowth | | | | you feel about your job, family, friends and self. |
| of you and your unique personal history, you can start | | | | |