Life is unpredictable. Sometimes it sends us in directions we never planned for. At one point or another most successful people you know have lost their way. Unfortunately, we live in a world of constant distractions, troubles and deceptions. In our desire to gain acceptance and recognition from others, we tend to lose track of our purpose in life. In your journey to a fulfilling life; you will definitely encounter certain moments that will cause you to slip. Some of these moments will be painful. What really matters is your ability to get back on track with your purpose before it’s too late. The truth is that we all have one life to live and the sooner you align with your purpose in life, the greater your life will be. Indeed you are the author of your own life. So, this is your opportunity to re-write your story. Good luck and enjoy!
What is Your Purpose?
Simply put, your purpose is your true north. Your true north is your reference point that helps you stay on track throughout all the distractions and storms along the way. Honestly speaking, you cannot get back on track if you never had a purpose in the first place. More so, your purpose serves as your blueprint, guiding you every step of the way. It helps you map out your life and actions accordingly. One of the worst things that will ever happen to you is not having any purpose in life. Without purpose, you are just a wanderer.
How it feels to get off track with your purpose:
Have you ever lost track in any of your pursuits? Imagine yourself embarking on a road trip from Orlando to Miami. You have your phone GPS as a navigation. Suddenly, you noticed after driving for an hour that you are heading north to Jacksonville instead of south towards Miami. How would this make you feel? Without a doubt, if you have ever gotten off track with your purpose, you will experience the feeling of disappointment, doubt, hopelessness and frustration.
What are the (early warning) signs that you have lost your way?
Who knows? Right now, you may have gotten off track with your purpose. Yet you have not realized it. Or you may be having a hard time noticing the signs that you are headed in the wrong direction. As you think and scan your direction, what stands out to you? Here are some (early warning) signs that will tell if you are headed to the opposite side of your purpose:
- when you begin to question your potential and capabilities
- your core values do not align with your actions
- absence of ambition or energy towards life
- times when you do not know where your loyalty lies
- lack of satisfaction or fulfillment in your pursuit
- when you are constantly switching to anything that glitters
- you cannot clearly state why you are doing what you are doing
- you easily give up or lose faith in yourself every time the going gets tough
- some how you can no longer hang onto your original goals, dreams and aspirations
- you keep skipping the process and cherish shortcuts more
- it turns out that you are making one wrong decision after the other
How to Get Back on Track with Your Purpose
While you may experience pain and confusion , losing your way doesn’t have to be a hopeless experience. Here are some effective tips to help you get back on track with your purpose:
1. Acceptance:
No matter how unpleasant your situation is, it is important to admit that you are off track. Most people are often inclined to deny and repress the fact that they have lost their way. While some people stubbornly keep heading in the wrong direction because of pride. All in the name of avoiding the humiliation that may come from going off track. Also, you need to realize that it takes a lot of courage to accept that you have gone off track with your purpose. Not to mention, 50 percent of your problem is already solved by realizing and accepting that you have lost your way.
Apparently, we humans are programmed to automatically deny our unpleasant reality. According to an article from Psychology Today, our denial is a psychological defense we all use at times to reduce our anxiety when it feels particularly disturbing.
In all, it is very essential to accept the truth that you are lost if you want to get back on track with your purpose, dreams and aspirations.
2. Sharpen Your Focus:
Focus is the key if you want to accomplish big and rewarding things in life. Your focus helps you establish your direction. Besides, sharpening your focus gives you clear picture of what should be done to reach the finish line. Making it nearly impossible to get off track again.
While it is tempting, resist the urge to focus on multiple things simultaneously. Research has shown that the brain doesn’t perform multiple task at the same time. Instead the brain switches from task to task. In other words, multitasking is just an illusion. Have you ever tried drawing a circle with one hand while juggling two balls on the other hand? Give that a try if you still believe you can multitask.
In addition, sharpening your focus helps you to be present. Focus also helps you eliminate the blockades such as self-doubt that can keep you off track. With focus, you increase your ability to block out the little voices in your head that distract you.
3. Write Your Purpose Down:
Writing your purpose down infuses a deeper level of commitment to your purpose. You might be saying there’s no need to write anything down, I can remember everything. However, even if your purpose is one word, writing it down is important in closing the distance between you and your purpose. Writing down your intentions, aspirations, goals or dreams allows you to reflect more easily. Thereby, increasing your chances of getting back on track with your purpose.
Surprisingly, the moment you write down your purpose, you become 42% more likely to fulfill your purpose. This was depicted in a study by a psychology professor at Dominican University in California.
Hence, writing your purpose down empowers you to stay on track. Also, when your purpose is written down you send a message to your brain that helps you stay conscious until the your purpose is fulfilled.
4. Set up a Progress Plan:
A progress plan is designed to assist you navigate the detours in your life. Particularly when it comes to pursuing your purpose, a progress plan provides an opportunity for you to develop strategies to stay on track.
It is important to realize that if you want to maintain balance and achieve your goals in life, you need to set up a plan. Moreover, your plan needs to be well defined and broken down with the end goal in mind. First, identify all the setbacks, difficulties and obstacles that derailed you from your track in the beginning. Then, consider all the changes you will need to make to advance to your purpose. Specifically, take note of all the things you need, the routes you will take, your timeline and milestones.
Above all, your progress plan will help you identify as well as overcome obstacles on your way to realizing your purpose.
5. Try Again:
There is so much lesson to be learned from ants on trying again. By far, ants are examples of creatures that hardly give up. Have you ever seen an ant trying to pick up a food twice it’s size? In case you haven’t next time pay close attention to ants. Interestingly, an ant can carry food about 50 times it’s body weight. No matter, how many times the food falls off the body of an ant, the food must reach the home of the ant. Ants work tirelessly with a simple goal in mind –gathering food for their nest.
Above all, you should try again. Defeat only happens when you give up, not when you get off track. Be rest assured that sometimes you may have all your ducks in a row and still get off track when you least expected. However, if you stay strong and determined to keep trying, you will eventually get your desired goal. No matter how many times you get off track, don’t lose sight of your purpose. Always get back up and keep heading towards victory. Resolve to try again in the midst of the disappointment that comes with getting off track.
Key Takeaway
What lessons did you take away from this reading? Going off track is not the worst thing in life; knowing how to get back on track with your purpose is what really matters. In fact, the sooner you realize that you have lost your way and learn from your mistakes, the better your life will be.
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