I am a big believer in purpose, vision, and in living intentionally. And power naps.

If you find yourself bailing on your dreams and goals, it might be because they don’t really align with your purpose. This can happen even if you haven’t defined your purpose yet! I believe each person was created with specific gifts and talents in order to help the world in a specific way. But I also believe we seriously over-think finding our calling.

Am I called to be a talk show host? I don’t think so.

I think I’m called to inspire and encourage as a communicator. I think I’m called to break down complicated subjects in an approachable way, using humor. The things I love doing today, I loved doing as a kid, a teen, in college, etc. Uncovering our calling or purpose is not rocket science, but we have to cut through the clutter – what we think we should want, what we’ve been told by family or society, our fears, lies, doubts. We have to dig and get back to basics, and usually there next to “drink more water” and “treat others as you want to be treated” we find our calling again, covered in dust just waiting to be picked back up.

I have listed a series of questions here to get you started, because for many of us, there are common threads – throughout our jobs, hobbies, childhood dreams, and biggest fears – that point to what we really want to do or feel born to do. I cover this in one of my upcoming HILARIOUS and HELPFUL workbooks, more details soon,  so if you get stuck, I encourage you to check the shop in the next month so you can grab your copy!

I also want to note that I believe some people are meant to be explorers. James Altucher talked about how for some, the quest to find one life purpose leaves them more depressed than ever. I think he’s right – some people love to tinker with lots of different things, explore many options, and never settle into one path. That might be you. If so, embrace this about yourself, realizing that you’re probably not going to be a master at any one thing, but instead try many things throughout your life and enjoy each one.

What are your strengths and your best personality traits? List everything that’s good about yourself. Don’t be bashful, list all of it!

What are your skills and talents? This could be anything from drawing cartoons to being able to understand and edit down very complex issues and teach them to others. List anything you’re really good at.

What do others say you are so “gifted” at? What do others admire about you? This could be something obvious like singing to something not so obvious like being a great listener.

Is there anything that you’ve ever felt “born to do?” This can include all old and new dreams, even from childhood.

For more questions check back soon for the workbook linkitylink!