Do You Ever Feel Like You’re Just Going Through the Motions?
Wake up, go to work, take care of responsibilities, repeat. At some point, many of us feel like we’re just existing instead of truly living. We might ask ourselves:
💭 What am I really meant to do?
💭 Is this all there is to life?
💭 How do I find what truly excites me?
The good news? Your passion and purpose are already within you—you just need to uncover them.
Passion vs. Purpose: What’s the Difference?
A lot of people get stuck because they think passion and purpose are the same thing, but they’re actually different:
🔥 Passion – What excites you, what lights you up inside. It could be creative, intellectual, physical, or emotional. It’s what makes you feel alive.
🌍 Purpose – How you use your passion to make an impact. It’s the deeper reason behind what you do—the feeling that what you’re doing matters.
Example: You might love writing (passion), but your purpose could be using your words to inspire and empower others.
How to Discover Your Passion & Purpose
1️⃣ Reconnect with What Makes You Feel Alive
Think back to childhood—what did you love to do before the world told you who to be? What hobbies or activities make you lose track of time?
2️⃣ Explore Without Pressure
You don’t have to "figure it all out" in one day. Try new things, take a class, volunteer, or start a creative project. Passion is often found through doing, not thinking.
3️⃣ Identify What You Can’t Stop Thinking About
What topics or causes do you always find yourself talking about? What problems in the world do you feel deeply about?
4️⃣ Look at Your Challenges as Clues
Often, our purpose is connected to our struggles. If you’ve overcome something difficult, you might feel passionate about helping others do the same.
5️⃣ Ask Yourself These Powerful Questions:
What would I do every day, even if I wasn’t paid?
What advice do people always come to me for?
When do I feel the happiest and most fulfilled?
What impact do I want to have on others?
Turning Passion into Action
Once you start discovering what excites you, it’s time to act on it:
✨ Start small – You don’t have to quit your job or make huge changes overnight. Even 10 minutes a day doing what you love can build momentum.
✨ Surround yourself with the right people – Connect with those who uplift you and share your interests.
✨ Let go of fear and self-doubt – You don’t have to be perfect to start. Your purpose will unfold as you take steps forward.
✨ Trust your journey – There’s no "right" timeline. What matters is that you keep exploring and growing.
You Were Meant for More
You have unique gifts, experiences, and strengths that the world needs. You are not here by accident—you have a purpose.
➡️ Next Step: [Building Confidence & Taking Action] (next page).