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My clients keep me honest! I can’t work with people on life balance and life purpose unless I do the work myself. I am consistently reminded of this since I attract people who are like minded and are struggling with issues I have also struggled with.
The people who come to me are tired of going on automatic and getting nowhere fast. They want to live a life of purpose, they want to be fulfilled at work, they want to contribute and make a difference in the world.
As we begin to look at their dreams, their personal gifts and talents, and the belief systems that define them, we unfailingly come to the point when they are asked to make different choices and let go of old beliefs and unproductive habits.
The idea that the quest for purpose, balance, and quality of life culminates to a job title or a career path is a myth. Work is what we do and not who we are. Purpose and fulfillment have a lot to do with who we are and what our experience of life is rather than what we do for a living.
Easier said than done! We have been brainwashed from an early age to identify with what we do and gain our sense of self-esteem and self-worth from it. There is nothing wrong, of course, with performing our jobs with passion and commitment to excellence, but when our well being depends on our jobs. . . Houston! We got a problem!
The what will always be subject to change. Things change, constantly. Career paths and jobs are not set in stone.
On the other hand, clarifying and focusing on who we want to be as we experience life’s ups and downs can keep us steady on course. Who we want to be, no matter what goes on outside of ourselves, can serve as our compass as we sail through stormy waters or calm seas.
Taking the time to shape a clear vision of the person you want to be is a worthy investment and will serve your life’s journey well.