What are Fulfillment and Purpose?

Before reading further, take a moment to think about what the words fulfillment and purpose mean to you. Chances are they mean something different to all of us.

Simply stated fulfillment and purpose give meaning to life. It aims to assimilate reflection, providing insight into personal values and strengths, which lead to opportunities for engagement within our communities. This recipe ultimately leads to a better understanding of our place in the world. The sense of fulfillment and purpose may be through personal or professional development. Optimal health may be reached by balancing the two.

If you find yourself struggling to balance life, first and foremost you are not alone. Here is an exercise I hope you find helpful.

1 - make a list of activities and ambitions that give you a sense of meaning and purpose

2 - log how much time is spent each week on the obligations of life, e.g. work, caregiving, housework tasks, social commitments, and the pleasures of life, e.g. hobbies, activities, and pursuits

3 - review the log to determine if there is a specific area that is taking too much time and energy from an area that is more important and gives you a greater sense of meaning and purpose

4 - brainstorm what adjustments can be implemented to create more balance

This exercise can be done periodically as fulfillment and purpose and obligations may change over the course of a lifetime.

Be well,

Sarah