24 Seven February 2022

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It’s safe to say that most
people are seeking fulfillment in their life, yet many
are unsure of how to actually get there, especially when
we’re constantly satisfying obligations and navigating the
details of daily life. Finding fulfillment is an intentional
journey. When we find and follow our soul’s longing, we
open a direct path to feeling fulfilled.
While there’s no specific formula that guarantees
fulfillment, there are important steps that help us pursue
and achieve satisfaction and fulfillment. It doesn’t have
to be challenging; it can even be fun and it’s definitely
easier 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 and
motivate us. When we pursue things that bring us
pleasure and a sense of purpose, we can’t help but feel
more fulfilled. Passions are those things we feel excited
about, and they’re generally tied to our values and
convictions which means that they hold deep meaning
and significance. Following our passions gives our lives
an overall sense of value, purpose and worth, leading to
greater fulfillment.
Be true to yourself. When we’re our authentic selves it
naturally leads to greater fulfillment. Joy is diminished by
having to pretend to be someone else or having to mask
who we really are in order to please others. But when
we’re our authentic selves, it frees us to experience true
satisfaction. It’s helpful to care less about what others
think of us and more about what our true selves need in
order to shine. This is when we feel more aligned, more
confident in who we truly are and more empowered to
live the life we desire.
Help others. There are few things more fulfilling in life
than helping others. When we can set our own pursuits
and desires aside to help another person improve their
lives or obtain their dreams, it helps us feel we’re making
a difference and having a positive impact in the lives of
others. I’ve always found helping others to be a win-win
as it brings happiness to both the giver and receiver.
Challenge yourself. Functioning at status quo can
be dull and uninspiring. Pursuing challenging goals or
activities which push us slightly beyond our comfort
zone makes life more exciting and interesting. Even a
modest expansion of activities that stimulate us mentally
or physically can be the boost needed to help us feel a
sense of personal growth and accomplishment.
Live in the moment. Being in the moment is an
important function of finding fulfillment in life.
Sometimes when we focus too much on the past, it can
cause us to harp on negative experiences or mistakes
made. When we focus too much on the future, it can
lead to anxiety, worry and stress about what we imagine
could happen. We often miss the little blessings or
special moments because we’re already thinking of the
next place we need to be. However, when we live in the
moment, we can freely enjoy what is right in front of us.
This breeds gratitude and a sense of appreciation that
helps us experience fulfillment and satisfaction in our
lives in a real way. We miss less and enjoy more of each
day.
These practices help us focus on more positives, be
more authentic, and experience more joy, thus creating a
life that makes us feel much happier and more fulfilled.
Intentionally acting on them will not only have a positive
impact on us and those around us, but we can expect
to find a deeper sense of happiness, joy and fulfillment.
What’s one thing you can do today to create a greater
sense of fulfillment in your life?
About The Author
LINDA MITCHELL
Linda Mitchell is a board-certified transition coach, speaker,
reinvention expert and LMT. She empowers people who are
stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, to release their
struggle, gain clarity, balance and meaningful direction as
they move through life’s challenges and transitions and step
into their highest purpose.
To Learn More Visit:
www.LivingInspiredCoaching.com