What Is My Purpose In Life?

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Everyone's got a path and a purpose, but it's not always easy to tell what yours is. There's no rush to find your path, but we can help!

Answer a few simple questions, and we'll tell you what kind of life you were made for!

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Questions Overview

1. Which personality trait best describes you?
  1. Intelligent. I love critical thinking and solving complex puzzles.
  2. Ambitious. I naturally step up to guide others and make big decisions.
  3. Creative. I live to make new things and express fresh ideas.
  4. Kind. No matter who you are, I will always be there to help you.
2. What makes you the happiest?
  1. Cracking a difficult problem that nobody else could solve.
  2. Successfully organizing a big group or running an event.
  3. Inventing, writing, or creating something totally original.
  4. Being a supportive friend and helping someone in need.
3. What kind of music do you like?
  1. Rock, metal, or tech-house.
  2. Pop, hip-hop, or high-energy anthems.
  3. Indie, folk, classical, or lo-fi melodies.
  4. I’ll honestly listen to anything as long as the vibe is good!
4. What do you want to be the most?
  1. Rich! Whoever said money can't buy happiness is wrong!
  2. Famous! I want everyone to know my name!
  3. I don't know yet... I kind of just want to live life.
  4. Happy! I wanna bring joy to others!
5. What is or was your favorite school subject?
  1. Math, Science, or Computer Programming.
  2. History, Government, or Economics.
  3. Art, Music, or Theatre.
  4. English, Psychology, or Literature.
6. Which of these weekend activities sounds like the most fun to you?
  1. Falling down an internet rabbit hole researching an amazing new discovery.
  2. Taking charge of a team or community group to fix a neighborhood issue.
  3. Performing on a stage, painting, or working on a passion project.
  4. Volunteering at an animal shelter or catching up with a friend who needs to talk.
7. If you had the power to improve one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  1. My focus. I want to master everything I set my mind to.
  2. My confidence. I want to lead without an ounce of hesitation.
  3. My imagination. I want my creative flow to be completely limitless.
  4. Nothing at all. I am happy growing naturally just the way I am!
8. Let's get deep: What does the concept of true love mean to you?
  1. A psychological mystery.
  2. A partnership built on loyalty.
  3. “Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more...” 🎶
  4. A deep, soulful connection based on personality.

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Finding Your Purpose

Your purpose in life isn't always straightforward or obvious. That's why wikiHow talked to life coaches and other counselors to help you find yours:

  • Executive life coach Guy Reichard says, "The first thing one must do is to define ‘life purpose’ so they know what they’re trying to find. People will realize there are different definitions out there. It’s really up to them to work towards creating their own working definition and then their own meaningful sense of purpose aligned with that definition."[1]
  • Career coach Devin Jones encourages us to focus on impact, not just fun or passion: "Because I think more than anything, people are saying, 'What's my passion?' But I think deep down, we all want to make an impact, and if we make an impact, it makes you feel really good and you know that you've changed someone's life or made a difference somehow—big or small—in the world. That is one of the keys, I think, to have a fulfilling life."[2]
  • Life coach Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA, says to "think about how you want to give back to society, because we all need each other in some shape or form. So, if you can think about how you're interested in giving back to the world, that usually is a good starting point."[3]
  • Life coach Wendy Lynne says, "Your purpose isn’t something you find out there. It’s about being present with what life is offering you now. Be open, be kind, do your best from a loving heart. If you’re constantly searching for meaning, it’s often because you think what you’re doing right now isn’t enough. But the truth is—whatever you’re doing is your purpose in this moment."[4]
  • Empowerment coach Nicolette Tura, MA, adds, "Just know that if [your purpose is] not clear for you, it's always evolving. So my tip is be curious, always be curious, because when you're curious, you're open instead of limiting and contracting and hiding."[5]

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References

  1. ↑ Guy Reichard. Executive Life Coach. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Devin Jones. Career Coach. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Wendy Lynne. Life Coach. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ Nicolette Tura, MA. Empowerment Coach. Expert Interview