Have you found yourself feeling lost or unsure about your next steps? Saying and thinking to yourself what now? I know I sure have , unfortunately more than once. You're not alone.
It is common to feel like you've lost your sense of purpose or direction when we have experienced a major shift in our lives.
For me, these have been the most trying times in my life, especially when the people you love or know like to give you all kinds of advice that sometimes don't match your specific circumstance, leaving you more confused. Of course they love you and are trying to help. No one knows your experience or situation better than you. Whether you are facing an end of a relationship, a career change, bad situations or circumstances that knocked you off your feet, there is light on the other side.
Here's the good news: You can create a new sense of purpose and direction that aligns with what truly matters to you now! Exciting and reassuring, right?
I am going to share with you five practical steps to identify what you want now and reconnect with your values and passions. The steps are easy and can be applied today. By the end of this, you'll not only feel more confident and inspired to move forward with clarity, you will be able to begin to create a life you love and enjoy!
Sound good? Let's get started.!!!
1. Identify What You Want now
Sometimes we get so focused on the past or the unknowns of the future we drift into temporary paralysis. Or am I the only person who has experienced this? I am usually very quick to respond but once I had kids, I knew my responsibility was bigger and they depended on me.
Take some time to consider what you want now. What would bring you joy ,fulfillment and peace? Write it down on paper or a journal. somewhere that you can see it or reference it. Ask yourself what you want your life to look like in a year? What do you want to accomplish in the 30 days and 6 months to move you closer to that desired outcome. Allow yourself to dream and to feel what you would like to experience. Break your desires into small actionable goals then write down different steps you can take to reach those goals. Clarity comes from taking small intentional actions toward what excites you .
So what is one small step you can take today?
Maybe you want to pursue a different career, put your children through college, buy a house, get out of debt, start painting again. Whatever it is, just start. No matter how small., every step counts and you matter. Comment in the comment section below I would love to hear how you plan to move forward.
2. Reclaiming Your Values and Passions
When life takes an unexpected turn, it's easy to lose site of what's important. Start asking yourself what truly matters to you. Take time to reflect on your core values and if you have not done this yet or you do not know what they are or haven't thought about them in words. This is a great time for you to learn a lot about yourself. These are principles that guide your decisions and bring meaning to your life, think back to activities or experiences that made you feel alive and passionate. Write these down., and consider how they can play a role in your future. This exercise helps you reconnect with the essence of who you are and set the foundation for a meaningful new purpose. This is a new beginning and you can create the life you want or the person you wanna be.
3. Reframing Your Perspective
Perspective is everything. If you think you can you can, and if you think you can't, you can't. You believe this is the beginning or the end. Your perspective defines your truth. It is all and how we look at things and how we define them that can shift our mindset forward. It can shift our confidence and our belief in ourselves.
Instead of viewing these tough transitions, circumstances or bad situations as a loss, try reframing it as an opportunity or as a new beginning for something great.
What have you learned about yourself through this experience? What strengths have you developed? What now may be open to you that wasn't?
For me as I went through a tough divorce, I chose to see it as an opportunity to be at peace and to start again.
By shifting your mindset, you will begin to see your current chapter as a blank canvas--one where you have the power to create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. You are holding the pin my friend.
4. Building Confidence Through Action
Confidence doesn't come from waiting for the "perfect" time; it comes from doing. Most of the unwanted circumstances, and situations never come when we are prepared. If you need to borrow confidence and believe from something you have accomplished before and focus in on that, then do that until the new confidence of your new beginning kicks in. Along the way, you will build a healthy sense of pride and dignity which leads to resilience and a newfound joy and happiness within yourself.
Commit to taking one small, courageous step each day towards your new purpose and goals. It might be as simple as researching the new career ,creating a budget to get out of debt. Reading books that will help with self-development . Every action, no matter how small builds momentum and reinforces your belief in yourself. You are worth it and I believe in you.
5. Staying Connected To Your Journey
As you move forward, remember that your journey is uniquely yours. Avoid comparing yourself or your progress to others and focus on the steps you are taking. You may need to put your blinders on and only focus on what's in front of you. Look for communities that can support you, with people who are going in the same direction as you. This is one step that took me a long time to learn . As I grew up being the person everyone relied on I didn't have the supportive communities I needed. Also coming from an abusive background, I didn't trust a lot of people. Knowing what I know now my journey could've been a little bit easier.
Surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people is very important. This may be the time in your life where you assess the people in your life and evaluate if they are pushing you forward or pulling you back. I do understand these decisions can be tough to make. Removing all negativity or as much as you possibly can will help you stay positive and have the energy you need to move forward.
Staying connected to your values and your passions will help you stay grounded and motivated. Remember, celebrate your wins. Take time to journal them no matter how small and give yourself grace on the tougher days.
Conclusion
After reading this, you now have a clear start to your new beginning, and practical steps that you can apply today!
Remember finding your new purpose is about reconnecting with who you are and what truly matters to you now. Clarifying your values., identifying what you want now, reframing your perspective, and taking actionable steps, you can create a renewed sense of direction and confidence. Remember, every step forward is a victory. Consistent small steps lead to your success. Whether it's a new career getting out of debt putting your children through school or in any area of your life focusing on progress over perfection will get you much further in the long run.
Surround yourself with people who embrace progress over perfection whether through a mastermind online community, a church community, or specific groups of like minded people going the same direction you are going. It is important to have people who will encourage, celebrate you, and help you grow.
I am here to support you. I am here to help you uncover what you want and help you get there. If you are ready to take the next step, download my FREE guide New Clarity Blueprint; Pathway to Peace and Purpose
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