What’s Your Purpose? Discover What Inspires and Energises You for Success and Fulfillment!
Dr. Ken Keis (Canada)
If nothing changed in your life over the next five years, would you be okay with that? Are you part of the 87 percent of the global workforce who, according to Gallup’s 142-country study, is not engaged at work? In a rapidly changing world, finding our own purpose is more critical than ever—and it’s within our reach.
While 90 percent of the population doesn’t feel as though they’re living a passionate life on purpose, there is a silver lining. We all have the ability to discover our purpose, which includes our interests, gifts, and natural talents, to uncover what truly inspires and energises us.
“When you find your purpose, you live a more enriching and personally meaningful life, and you increase your fulfillment and success,” I often say. “If you do not have a purpose in life, then your purpose is to find your purpose.”
It takes some time, but it’s a worthwhile investment. Here are some recommendations from my book (now an e-course as well), The Quest For Purpose, on how to define your purpose and live a purposeful life.
- Become More Self-Aware
Self-awareness allows us to make intentional decisions and is foundational to living a life on purpose. Though 95 percent of people believe they are self-aware, only 10 percent of an individual’s self-awareness is aligned with how others perceive them. To become more self-aware:
- Gain a deeper understanding of your own personality development. Look at characteristics like self-worth levels, biophysical influences, personal style preferences, environmental systems, social teachers, emotional anchors, and spirituality (belief systems). Focus more on your strengths than your weaknesses.
- Define your values. What are the fundamental beliefs that guide and motivate your attitudes and actions? Clarifying and articulating your values lowers your stress while boosting your willpower, openness, and resilience. Moreover, your values drive decisions that you make.
- Reflect on your interests. We are empowered by our interests, which nourish us and help us to survive, even thrive, in difficult times. Our interests compel us and require no motivation. They may change their form and shape throughout our life, but their essence endures.
- Embrace an On-Purpose Mindset
Be optimistic. Optimists are more successful because they own their success. Unlike pessimists, they project success into other parts of their life, and into their future. To live on purpose, avoid the roadblocks of fear and worry. Most things that you fear and worry about never materialise.
- Embody On-Purpose Traits
Research confirms the following qualities contribute to living a meaningful life: forgiveness, integrity, gratitude, not worrying about what others say or think about you, love of learning, avoiding distractions, humor, persistence, love, and the power of association (you become who you associate with).
- Listen to Your Clues
Are you paying attention to the clues your life leaves you? Focusing on the positive, identify your:
- 10 most important experiences
- 10 most exciting experiences
- 10 most peaceful experiences
- 7 greatest passions
About Dr. Ken Keis
Ken Keis, Ph.D., is a leading global authority on behavioral assessments including Personality and an expert in leadership, purpose, and wellness. He is the President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, Inc. (CRG) which has served thousands of organisations worldwide for over 4 decades. With over 4 million words of content authored, including 4 books and a dozen assessments, Dr. Keis is also a respected author, speaker, trainer, coach, mentor and media guest. His books include: Why Aren’t You More Like Me?, Deliberate Leadership, and The Quest For Purpose. An engaging public speaker, Ken has conducted over 3,000 presentations and 10,000 hours of coaching and consulting. His passion lies in helping individuals Live, Lead, and Work On Purpose. www.crgleader.com or ken@crgleader.com
