The Best Ways to Find Your Purpose at Any Age

If you feel like you’re struggling to find your purpose in life, write down the things in your professional or personal life that you enjoy doing so you have a clear idea of your passions. You should also try asking yourself questions to find out what makes you happy, like “When was I happiest in my life?” or “Which qualities do I admire most in others?”. To get help answering these questions, try asking close friends what they think your strengths and talents are, which will help you determine what you’re good at. Additionally, try to do activities that put you outside your comfort zone or pose you with new challenges, since it will be easier to see your place in the world when you look at it from a new angle. Once you’ve identified a goal that would help you reach your purpose in life, like changing your career, write down a series of smaller steps to help you get there. For tips from our co-author on how to use backward planning to find out what you want from life, keep reading!