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Feeling like you have a purpose in life is important, and often comes naturally to most people. However, if you are feeling like you don’t have one, or maybe you know someone who feels this way then perhaps some of these ideas will help you or them find a purpose in life.

Parenthood

Becoming a parent is for most people the most natural and biological way of creating a purpose in your life. When you bring life into the world you have a responsibility to help care for, nurture, and bring up this new life into the world. However, this isn’t always an option for everyone due to many reasons such as health-related, financial, or lifestyle choices. But if you and your partner are in a place where you are ready for this chapter of your lives, then this can be a great way to enrich it.

Religion

Another way people gain purpose in their life is to let in or serve a higher being, and allow faith into their life, mostly through religion. Not only are many of the beliefs and practices of most religions selfless and rewarding, but you will also join a community of like-minded people with a great support structure. So, if you are interested in connecting religiously with others then there are places such as churches that you can go to, to help you. For example, the Living Church of God reviews a variety of world problems, making them a congregation that helps you serve a larger purpose than yourself, and connect all who embrace and practice Christianity and the beliefs of Jesus Christ.

Work

One way to bring a strong purpose into your life is to connect it to the work that you do. A lot of people spend a huge percentage of their time and life working, so it makes sense to first enjoy or be passionate about the work you do, but also it will benefit you if you feel a sense of accomplishment or pride in your work. The great thing about this is that it can all be subjective, you don’t need a career change, just a new way to look at life.

Work on your inner self

To find purpose in your life you must be willing to accept and love who you are as a person. Something that can stop you from feeling as if you have a purpose in life is self-doubt and negative thoughts surrounding you. If you can overcome these feelings then you will have a much more positive outlook on life, and you may see new and different opportunities where you can apply yourself, leading to feelings of accomplishment and purpose. This can be gained through methods such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and journaling.

What you do for others

Stop focusing so much on yourself and more on what you can do to improve other people’s lives. While it is important to take care of yourself and make sure you are living life the way you want, a positive way to create purpose in your life is to think about the loved ones you have and what you can do to enrich their life.There are many other ways to create purpose in your life, and not everything is instant. Things take time, so make sure you are patient with yourself.

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