The 5 Steps To Find Purpose And Fulfillment When You’re Unhappy

Written by: Rachel Shieff, Executive Contributor

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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Have you achieved a certain level of success in your life and career but you’re still not happy?

From the outside people might think that you have it all: a great job, a nice income, a beautiful family, and a comfortable lifestyle. But the truth is, you feel empty inside.

You don't know what you’re doing with your life, or why you’re doing it. You don't have a passion, a mission, a vision. You just go through the motions, day after day, without feeling any joy or fulfillment.

You’re not alone in this. Many people struggle with finding their purpose and happiness in life. Some people call it a midlife crisis and others simply call it stuck.

Whatever you call it, it's a real problem that affects millions of people around the world.

So, what can you do about it? How can you find your purpose and happiness in life? What can you do to live true to yourself and positively impact others?

I don't have all the answers, but I have some ideas that I want to share with you; some of the steps I took when finding my purpose and happiness in life.

Maybe they will help you too.

1. Explore your interests and hobbies

One of the ways to find your purpose and happiness is to discover what you love to do. What are the things that make you excited, curious, creative, or inspired? What are the things that you enjoy doing for fun, relaxation, or learning? These are the things that can give you clues about your purpose and happiness. Try to do more of them, or try something new that you’ve always wanted to do.

2. Align your actions with your values and beliefs

If you do this accurately, it’ll be a game-changer for you. What are the things that matter to you most? What are the principles that guide your decisions and behaviors? What are the causes that you care about or support? These are the things that can give you direction and motivation in life. Try to live according to them, or try to learn more about them.

3. Seek feedback and fulfillment guidance

Ask for feedback and guidance from others. Who are the people that you admire, respect, or trust? Who are the special people in your life who know you well, or those you’ve met in ‘interest’ groups who have similar challenges to you? These are the people who can give you insights and advice. Try talking to them, or look for mentors or coaches who can help you.

4. Experiment and take action

Sometimes you don't know what you want until you try it. Sometimes you don't know what works until you do it. Sometimes you don't know what makes you happy until you experience it. So don't be afraid to try new things, take risks, make mistakes, or fail. These are the things that can help you learn and grow in life. Try to be open-minded, flexible, and proactive. Explore all opportunities because you never know which ones are going to pique your interest and take you on a new path.

5. Reflect and evaluate

It’s always good to reflect and evaluate your progress and results. How do you feel about what you are doing? How do you measure your success and satisfaction? How do you know if you are on the right track or not? These are the things that can help you adjust and improve in life. Be brutally honest, critical, and constructive with yourself.

These are some of the steps I followed when I was looking for more in my life and career. They’re not easy, but it’s worth putting in the effort.

They’ve helped me discover more about myself, my potential, my passion, and the impact I want to make. They’ve also helped me to feel more alive, fulfilled, and happy.

I hope they’ll help you too.

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Rachel Shieff, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine

Rachel Shieff is a leading Mindset Coach. Through her individualized approach, she explores a client’s personal history to gain a thorough understanding of the challenges and self-limiting thoughts that are holding them back. She then evaluates their situation and prescribes a coaching journey with clearly defined objectives, and action steps to take them from where they are now to exactly where they want to be. Rachel’s magnetic energy brings out the best in people, and that’s probably why people naturally go to her for help and advice, and to share their problems in confidence. This has happened to her throughout her life.