EP.6 / The why of the why. the importance of having a purpose statement.
David Harborne | Redesign you Life | 2 min read | 24th April 2023
Having a personal purpose statement is important for several reasons:
Provides clarity and direction: A personal purpose statement can help you gain clarity about what matters most to you and what you want to achieve in life. It can give you a sense of direction and purpose, and help you focus on what truly matters.
Guides decision-making: When you have a personal purpose statement, it can help guide your decision-making. You can use it as a filter to evaluate opportunities and determine whether they align with your values and goals.
Increases motivation: A personal purpose statement can be a source of motivation and inspiration. It can help you stay committed to your goals and push through challenges.
Helps align actions with values: When you have a personal purpose statement, it can help you align your actions with your values. It can guide you towards behaviours that reflect who you are and what you stand for.
Creates a sense of fulfilment: When you are living in alignment with your personal purpose statement, you are more likely to experience a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. You are living a life that feels meaningful and purposeful.
Overall, having a personal purpose statement can help you live a more intentional and fulfilling life
It can help you focus on what truly matters, guide your decisions, and motivate you towards your goals.
about the author. DAVID HARBORNE
HI, I’M DAVID
A coach and author who asks powerful questions to understand how we can redesign our lives for the better. I believe there’s no single solution for becoming more fulfilled and living a life of purpose; when we know ourselves better and what works for us, we can make better decisions and live a life we choose.
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🔺Take home message/insight
Have you got a purpose statement? If you haven’t created one yet, you can head over to our blog “What is a personal purpose statement?” to find out how to craft one. If you do already have one, are you utilising it to it’s maximum? Are you living by your purpose statement?
It can be very empowering and inspiring to keep your purpose statement present throughout your day and challenges. Now that you have a purpose statement, use it to get to your goals.
I would love to know what your purpose statement and how you incorporate it into your life. You can share all of this with me at www.davidharborne.com
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