Many people have subscribed to the conventional way of living. Go to college, get a high paying job, get married, have 2.0 kids, buy a house, retire and then die. There is nothing wrong with that...except many people also find themselves longing for a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
What does fulfillment really mean?
I googled it and believe it or not there were many definitions that popped up. The one that captured what I believe it means is this one: "satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character." In the book Play To Win by Larry Wilson, he states, "Fulfillment is knowing that, if you died tomorrow, your life would have meant something, that it was going in the right direction and you were making a difference."
WOW! That's a pretty powerful statement.
Here are 3 ways we can all strive to live a life of fulfillment:
Do work that incorporates our passion, skills, talent and knowledge
Live more positively
Give back & volunteer on a regular basis
Life is fleeting at best. I know that at times I can forget that by placing too much emphasis on chasing goals, money or stuff. At the end of my journey I want to look back and know that I lived a life of fulfillment and all the other "stuff" won't matter.
Next week we will take a peek at how you can do work that includes your entire being instead of just being a cog in the wheel.
What about you? Are you on the path to living a life of fulfillment or are you stuck in a rut? Share your thoughts with me below.
Be Do Have!
In my last post about focusing on self-improvement I mentioned a little comment that stated " But what if you are drained, tired and just don’t have any motivation left". I stopped to take a hard look at that thought. What if you are just plain tired and don't have anything left? How can you get across the finish line when there is no more energy to push you forward?
Stop!
I have this problem quite regularly as I move toward accomplishing goals and I don't pretend to be a mental health professional. I just do certain things that work and maybe they will work for you.
Wake up early and Meditate-There is something to be said for being in a quiet room alone early in the morning and just taking in the stillness. I allow myself to just be without limitations.
Get Moving- I try to find some quick form of exercise like Zumba or even taking a quick walk outside or just do jumping jacks in the living room
Do Something Creative- We are all creative beings and the first portion of the day is a great time to release your inner artist and do something like writing or playing music to get energized.
These are not groundbreaking tips, but they work for me and keep me sane and on the path to success. What about you? What are some things that you do first thing in the morning to get yourself energized? Tell me in the comments below.
Be Do Have!
Making the decision to go after your dream career can be easier said than done. In the last blog post I listed some easy ways to get training on the go that was pretty cheap or even free. But what if you are drained, tired and just don’t have any motivation left. Then it is time to develop a self improvement plan.
What Is a Self-Improvement Plan?
The FreeDictionary describes self-improvement as “The improvement of one's status, position, education, etc, by one's own efforts”. So the next piece is just creating action steps that will put you in the right frame of mind to reach success.
Here is one step you can take today to get started. Create a positive affirmation and say it aloud to yourself as you start your day. Need some inspiration? Check out these affirmations to get started.
Are you ready to get started on the road to self-improvement? Tell me in the comments below.
Be Do Have!
