When Life Feels Aimless: Tips for Discovering Your Purpose

ISAAC TENDO
2 min readAug 28, 2024

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Nothing is more frustrating than living a life without purpose.

As humans, we are inherently driven to seek meaning in our lives.

But what do you do when you’ve prayed, searched your soul, and tried to articulate your vision, goals, and values, yet still feel lost and confused?

Many people have faced these struggles, and I hope to provide you with some valuable tips to help you break through.

Follow Your Joy

Joy is the result of inspiration that aligns with our core values. When you feel stuck, seek out activities or environments that bring you joy.

This will not only inspire you but also provide you with the strength to take action.

Joy is a powerful motivator that can bring clarity to your situation.

Reconnect with Your Inner Child

Our childhood experiences often hold clues to our true calling and purpose in life.

When you feel lost, revisit your childhood dreams and memories. Reflect on what brought you joy and fulfillment as a child, and find ways to incorporate those elements into your present life.

Serving your inner child can help you reconnect with your authentic self and rediscover your sense of purpose.

Embrace Boredom and Dive Deeper

Feeling stuck can sometimes manifest as boredom.

Instead of resisting this feeling, view it as an opportunity to explore deeper aspects of yourself.

Use this time to reevaluate your values and ensure that you are still aligned with your authentic self.

Embracing boredom can lead to valuable insights and a renewed sense of purpose.

I hope these tips provide you with the jumpstart you need to move forward.

Remember, feeling lost and frustrated is not a setback but an invitation to discover more about yourself and your true purpose in life.

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ISAAC TENDO

Sipping coffee, listening to lofi-hip-hop, hoping my writing inspires high performing leaders to reach their full potential.