Finding Your Life Purpose

Here are five questions to ponder if you're struggling with the "I don't know what I want to be when I grow up" dilemma:

What "language" do you like to speak? No, I am not talking about French or English, but about the topics and issues you discuss on a daily basis. Do you refer to things in spiritual terms, interject conversations with references to food or prefer to dish about celebrity gossip? The themes you focus on every day, particularly in your social conversations, can provide clues to your underlying passions.

What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Fear is a powerful roadblock that prevents us from acheiving our dreams. If you could be guaranteed success, what job, mission or goal would you be willing to pursue?

Which charity would you donate money to if you won the lottery? Your choice can provide insight into the causes and issues you value most in your life.

What types of tasks do people come to you for? Think about what people consistently ask you to help with, both at home and at the office. Are you always the "go-to" person for certain jobs or responsibilities? What does that tell you about your strengths and talents?

What are you a natural at? Are you great at putting people at ease, always a fashion plate or can you host a dinner party for twenty without breaking a sweat? Leveraging your natural skills, gifts and personality traits can help to ensure long-term career success and fulfillment.

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[Jessica Sandlin]

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