ISSUE NO.136 FEBRUARY 2022FINDINGFULFILLMENTINEVERYDAYLIFEWritten by Linda Mitchell
IIt’s safe to say that mostpeople are seeking fulfillment in their life, yet manyare unsure of how to actually get there, especially whenwe’re constantly satisfying obligations and navigating thedetails of daily life. Finding fulfillment is an intentionaljourney. When we find and follow our soul’s longing, weopen a direct path to feeling fulfilled.While there’s no specific formula that guaranteesfulfillment, there are important steps that help us pursueand achieve satisfaction and fulfillment. It doesn’t haveto be challenging; it can even be fun and it’s definitelyeasier with consistent action. Here are the critical pieces.Ask yourself if you’re acting on these most days:Pursue your passions. Our passions drive us andmotivate us. When we pursue things that bring uspleasure and a sense of purpose, we can’t help but feelmore fulfilled. Passions are those things we feel excitedabout, and they’re generally tied to our values andconvictions which means that they hold deep meaningand significance. Following our passions gives our livesan overall sense of value, purpose and worth, leading togreater fulfillment.Be true to yourself. When we’re our authentic selves itnaturally leads to greater fulfillment. Joy is diminished byhaving to pretend to be someone else or having to maskwho we really are in order to please others. But whenwe’re our authentic selves, it frees us to experience truesatisfaction. It’s helpful to care less about what othersthink of us and more about what our true selves need inorder to shine. This is when we feel more aligned, moreconfident in who we truly are and more empowered tolive the life we desire.Help others. There are few things more fulfilling in lifethan helping others. When we can set our own pursuitsand desires aside to help another person improve theirlives or obtain their dreams, it helps us feel we’re makinga difference and having a positive impact in the lives ofothers. I’ve always found helping others to be a win-winas it brings happiness to both the giver and receiver.Challenge yourself. Functioning at status quo canbe dull and uninspiring. Pursuing challenging goals oractivities which push us slightly beyond our comfortzone makes life more exciting and interesting. Even amodest expansion of activities that stimulate us mentallyor physically can be the boost needed to help us feel asense of personal growth and accomplishment.Live in the moment. Being in the moment is animportant function of finding fulfillment in life.Sometimes when we focus too much on the past, it cancause us to harp on negative experiences or mistakesmade. When we focus too much on the future, it canlead to anxiety, worry and stress about what we imaginecould happen. We often miss the little blessings orspecial moments because we’re already thinking of thenext place we need to be. However, when we live in themoment, we can freely enjoy what is right in front of us.This breeds gratitude and a sense of appreciation thathelps us experience fulfillment and satisfaction in ourlives in a real way. We miss less and enjoy more of eachday.These practices help us focus on more positives, bemore authentic, and experience more joy, thus creating alife that makes us feel much happier and more fulfilled.Intentionally acting on them will not only have a positiveimpact on us and those around us, but we can expectto find a deeper sense of happiness, joy and fulfillment.What’s one thing you can do today to create a greatersense of fulfillment in your life?About The AuthorLINDA MITCHELLLinda Mitchell is a board-certified transition coach, speaker,reinvention expert and LMT. She empowers people who arestuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, to release theirstruggle, gain clarity, balance and meaningful direction asthey move through life’s challenges and transitions and stepinto their highest purpose.To Learn More Visit:www.LivingInspiredCoaching.com