SENSE OF PURPOSE

A sense of purpose can enable us to overcome challenges which might otherwise overwhelm us. It can give us the determination to keep going, despite discomfort. This is best summed up by a quote from the philosopher Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” To find your purpose, identify what you’re drawn to. Which moments make you feel authentic, as if you are doing something you were truly made for?

Perhaps you have experienced this feeling when organising or being involved in a charity event, nursing a sick animal, or creating a work of art. You may have also experienced “flow”, which is a state in which you are so immersed in what you’re doing that time seems to disappear. Look at what gives your life meaning and trust what your heart tells you. A strong sense of purpose will fill you with motivation and enthusiasm and help you to transcend the ups and downs of life.