Defining Your Purpose Is the First Step Toward a Fulfilled Life

You need a plan. Seriously. What is your purpose in life? If you want to be happy, you need to figure that out. And this is not just for you — it is for anyone feeling misplaced or unfulfilled. A life without purpose is a ticket to misery, full steam ahead. Why? Because life without direction means you are just drifting, wandering, wasting time, energy, and potential. You find yourself pondering the reason behind your feelings of emptiness.

So, what’s the move? Whatever you want it to be. Pick a goal. It doesn’t have to be a monumental, life-changing mission. It could become a side hustle, pick up a new activity, or find a group that participates in an activity that interests you. Maybe you want to start a podcast. Awesome. Just do it; get the gear, plan your content, and start. Or perhaps you want to do arts and crafts; that’s cool. Buy your supplies, create your workspace or area for crafts or hobbies, and get started. Interested in joining a book club? Locate one, choose a book, and attend.

You must move forward. If it helps, take on a project. Any project! Don’t sit around complaining about how monotonous or meaningless life is. You are not going to stumble upon purpose. You need to establish a purpose. You should choose a goal and begin pursuing it. It doesn’t matter what it is, and it doesn’t matter how small it seems. The goal is to move forward instead of standing still.

A life without purpose is a lot like a car without a destination. You can drive your car for days and not get anywhere. So, figure out what direction you are headed in and get on the road. Start now!