Meaning is the emotional significance of what we do; the importance we ascribe to something. It’s why we do what we do. Meaning doesn’t just exist on its own, it’s something we create and feel, and it’s closely linked to motivation.
People are unique and change over time. To truly make a meaningful life continually ask yourself:
Why am I doing this?
Do I want to do this?
Does what I am doing matter?
Do I enjoy what I’m doing?
Am I passionate about what I’m doing?
What do I want to do?
Purpose is the cumulative effect of meaningful goals. Purpose is less tangible; we define purpose as a long-term aim or guiding principle based on meaning. It’s the impact we want to have on the world.
Reflect on the impact you hope to bring to your world
Look inward and build your self-awareness
Discover what makes you excited and do more of that
Discover what drains you and do less of that
Take ownership of your life and your decisions