I believe we all have a life purpose that only we can fulfill it the way we can. And when we’re fulfilling our purpose, we feel great and it has a positive impact on the world. I found out exactly how I was going to fulfill my life purpose when after working with a career coach I took a major leap almost 2 years ago (this coming September 7, 2014 will make it officially 2 years) and left my regular 9-5 job to start my own business.
It has been quite a journey and I’ve learned many things.
Four things I’ve learned from my life purpose:
1. It’s not something I’m only passionate about; I’m committed to it.
I’ve always been passionate about making a difference for people and the world but I wasn’t sure how it fit into my purpose. When I chose to become a life coach, I realized that coaching was already within me as it was natural for me. Empowering others to create and have a life and career they love is very important for me.
I’ve learned that while I’m passionate about many things, I’m not committed to doing whatever it takes in everything. I recently stopped teaching Zumba on a regular basis and while it’s something I really enjoy and miss, the fact that I was able to walk away from it is proof that I wasn’t committed to it. I wasn’t committed to making Zumba videos and promoting myself as a Zumba instructor.
I see myself coaching for life as I’m committed to it and choose it as one of the ways to fulfill my purpose.
What are you truly committed to?
2. It’s not easy and giving up isn’t an option.
This is has been the most challenging journey in my life thus far yet I know my purpose is bigger than my challenges. Whenever I’m faced with obstacles, uncertainties, and fear around how I’m going to take care of myself and not seeing fruits of my labor; I face them. I might take a moment and walk away for a bit.
However, I always go back because of my “why”. My reason why is my belief that this is my way to contribute to humanity and I love what I do.
Think of a goal in your life that no matter what challenges you face, you’ll never give up and why.
3. I was born for this and it’s not about me.
Empowering, inspiring, and motivating people come naturally for me. And it’s how I choose to show up in the world and not when I’m coaching only. Whenever I’m with someone, that’s exactly what I do, it’s who I am and my vision for myself. When I’m fulfilling my purpose; I am my true self, feel great, comfortable and at ease.
I might get scared for a moment before getting in front of people or a new client but after a few seconds, all the nervousness goes away as it’s not about me, it’s about those I am called to serve. Even when I’m not coaching people, I’ve had people tell me that I inspired and motivated them to take action.
What comes naturally for you that you are already doing and people are thanking you for?
4. I now understand why I went through my past challenges.
Prior to taking my entrepreneurial route, I had reached a familiar point in my career where I was unhappy and unfulfilled. While I’ve felt that way in the past; this time I had to listen to the signs as I started getting sick and the way I felt about my job and myself started to impact all other areas of my life. I felt stuck, frustrated, unhappy and scared.
It got really dark for a while. I faced horrible situations at work, was overworked, wasn’t appreciated and didn’t get a position I wanted. I kept wondering why this was happening.
I knew I was here to do more but I didn’t know what it was and how to go about doing it. I now understand that I was on a path that wasn’t meant for me. Now when I talk to people and hear what they’re going through, I can relate as I’ve been in their shoes and I can help them get to the other side.
I can show them compassion and be supportive of their journey.
What challenges have you faced in the past and can you see now how they’ve served you?
This journey has been the most challenging, transformative, and rewarding journey in my life thus far and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
If you haven’t found your life purpose; don’t worry and know it will find you soon enough. Just keep exploring things you’re passionate about, are committed to and don’t settle. Listen to that inner voice that tells you what you’re meant to do. You know you’re here to do more, keep moving forward and trust. And don’t ignore the signs being sent to you by the universe, you’ll know once you’ve found it.
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Love and light!
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I’m on the cusp of making my last life change. Two years ago I divorced my husband of 20 years, and I started on a journey of self discovery and self empowerment. I am currently working in a job that pays the bills, but is unfulfilling. I started a health coaching certification program this summer which I know will bring together all my skills and allow me to do what I really love doing: cooking, teaching, helping, growing. My biggest challenge is taking the leap of financial instability, again. How did you do that? Did you have a little “nest egg” that you drew from in order to live. I constantly struggle to find the balance between the practical and the possible. I know what is possible: to enjoy every moment of life by doing what you love; but is it practical: the rent and utilities still have to get paid in the meantime! I would love some practical tips on how you made it through the first few months while your business was getting off the ground.
Thanks!!
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Hi Jenny,
Thanks for sharing your journey, you appear to be courageous as I think anyone getting a divorce after 20 years must be. Your concerns on making a huge change is understandable, one question I want you to think about is how aligned to your life purpose is this change? I wouldn’t advise anyone to leave their jobs that pays the bills even if it is unfulfilling w/o knowing how they will pay their rent and bills next month or longer. Many people have a bridge job as they work on their business.
I believe we all have our own experiences as my experience may not be someone else’s. My suggestion would be to find out how much money you need, set a deadline for yourself on when you will leave your job, and start saving. Create a plan, hire a coach if you are interested and want to! I can assure you that if you’re looking for guarantees, there isn’t any. I want you to think about your “why”, why do you want to be a health coach? Your why is the most important piece and when you get clear about it, it really inspires you, and you’ll take the necessary steps to fulfill your purpose.
I believe you’re on my e-mail list, please feel free to reach out to me. I hope my response helped, love and light!
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Thanks!
“I now understand why I went through my past challenges” Yikes! That’s a tough one for me. Gonna try to embrace that! Thanks.
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It isn’t an easy one indeed,awesome. Thanks for your comment, love and light! 🙂
“Fulfilling your life purpose isn’t easy but it is totally worth it!” Love this!
Empowering and inspiring other people is an awesome feeling.
Understanding why you went through challenges is huge, it not only helps you to live your life fuller, but also helps to inspire and help other people as well!
Great Post!
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging comment Cathy, love and light!
Great post Nadjejda! Each of these resonated with me and I love how you’ve articulated them adding your own personal experiences. One more thing I learned about my life purpose was that only I could execute on/create it the way it was meant to manifest in the world. Keep up the great work. Love xo
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Thank you and love what you’ve learned, it’s so true Puja! Love and light xo
I love the idea of living your purpose, and I agree that it’s often the things that come naturally – that we don’t see as strengths because we feel like we’re not doing anything – that lead us where we need to be. For me, the commitment is a huge deal because you’ll invariably find things you love, but as you evolve somethings will fall away. But underlying that there’s the main theme or value or mission that drives you.
And your history makes your story. Love your point that it’s all meaningful. Thanks for a great post!
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Thank you for the support and sharing Cara, love and light!
This is just great- I live on this page as well sister! When we expand our minds to recognize that there are much bigger forces at work in our lives, we are able to ‘see” our life in such a different light..and it seems like “flow” happens so much easier in this space! I love that you are sharing the power of your journey- very inspiring 🙂
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Thank you Shelley and great to know you live on this page as well! Love and light 🙂
beautiful words, nadjejda. i truly feel as if i am living my life’s purpose, and i wake each day with that incredible knowledge. but you’re right – it isn’t always easy. however, the feeling of fulfillment (and pure happiness) always override the feeling of wanting to give up.
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Indeed April, we keep moving forward and it’s great to know you’re living your life purpose as well! Love and light 🙂