Purpose is something that gives YOUR life meaning
Laura noted that some people are paralyzed with doubt because they wonder if what interests them is important enough; and whether what they love to do is filled with enough purpose.
3 ways to stop focusing on negative things
Melissa Bloom, founder of Aligned Life, reported that 70% to 80% of our thoughts are negative. That’s one out of every four.
Living in the neutral often creates less stress
“Living in a time when people are rushing at warp speed, led by their emotions with very little thought toward long-term consequences, learning how to live in the neutral now seems a skill we should all be taught early in life,” MJ wrote.
Need a purpose? Consider being a personal coach
People over 50 who are looking for purpose for their lives may consider coaching as a way to keep active and, perhaps, bring in extra income.
Be ridiculously generous without spending any money
When people think of being generous, they often think only of money. But, generosity is not restricted to cash. People can be generous with their time, talent and possessions, too.
Born without limbs, Nick Vujicic inspires people to pursue life
He’s only 39, but just one look at Nick Vujicic will obliterate any excuses you have about not passionately pursuing purpose for your life.
As a modern elder, don’t snuff out your passion
We’ve heard about baby boomers and Generation X, but Chip Conley, the cofounder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy, coined a new term for seasoned citizens who still want to pursue their passion. He calls them “modern elders.” All older adults have wisdom to share, Conley noted, but often their contributions aren’t valued, an article […]
Dealing with empty nest syndrome
One of the first things many people must face around their 50th birthdays is dealing with empty nest syndrome. While some people will dismiss the impact an empty nest can have on a seasoned citizen, unfortunately, many are unprepared for that stage in life. I know I was blindsided by the phenomenon. As a DODO […]
What does it mean to ‘live on purpose?’
Matt described purpose as being “where you have the greatest joy while making your greatest impact without wearing out your soul.”
Do you have mission vision?
It is very easy for people to spot those individuals who walk the walk by embracing their purpose than who simply talk the talk and give lip service to something for which they have no passion.