Finding Purpose and Meaning

Purpose isn’t discovered all at once; it’s assembled from values, skills, and service over time. You refine it by paying attention to what energizes you and where you can help.

Start with values. List ten things you care about—then circle the top three. Use them as a lens when making decisions about time, work, and relationships.

Notice energy and impact. Track which tasks leave you more engaged and which ones consistently help others. Meaning lives where energy and usefulness overlap.

Do the next right thing. Purpose grows from repeated acts in a direction, not a single epiphany. Take small steps that align with your values and review weekly.

Serve beyond yourself. Contribution turns goals into purpose. Find one concrete way to make life easier for someone else this week.

Over months and years, these choices add up. Meaning is built—brick by brick—through what you pay attention to and what you do for others.