Developing Your Personal Purpose Statement

A personal purpose statement is not just a tool; it’s a foundation for a life of meaning, direction, and impact. By articulating your purpose, you empower yourself to live intentionally and with clarity, shaping a life that reflects your highest aspirations.

This purpose assessment tool is designed to help you map out What You Are Great At, What You Love To Do, What You Think The World Needs, and What You Want To Do. This exercise will be helpful in you thinking critically and ACKNOWLEDGING the gifts, strengths, talents, and passions you have that when combined, can be utilized in fulfilling your purpose. 

If you haven't already, download the eWorkbook "Connecting the Dots to Purpose" on the Course Homepage.

Key Takeaways

Why Develop a Personal Purpose Statement?

A personal purpose statement helps clarify your direction by combining what you’re good at, what you love, what the world needs, and your profession. This powerful tool aligns your actions with your values and allows you to live with intention.

Clarify Your Direction by Combining These Key Self-Attributes
  1. What You’re Good At: Start by identifying your strengths—skills and talents that come naturally to you. Reflect on times when you excelled or received recognition. These strengths form the foundation of your contributions.
  2. What You Love to Do: Consider the activities or pursuits that energize you. What makes you lose track of time? Passion fuels commitment and ensures your purpose feels fulfilling.
  3. What the World Needs: Look beyond yourself and think about the impact you want to have. Ask, “What challenges or gaps can I address with my strengths and passions?” Connecting to a larger mission gives your purpose meaning.

What It Takes to Create a Meaningful and Actionable Statement

Crafting a purpose statement requires self-reflection and intentionality, but the result is a powerful tool for living a meaningful and focused life.

  • Reflect on your values, the principles that shape your priorities and define what is most important to you. Ask yourself questions like, “What do I stand for?” or “What inspires me?”

  • Consider your passions—the activities, causes, or pursuits that energize and excite you. These are the areas where your heart naturally gravitates.

  • Your strengths are equally critical. Reflect on moments when you felt most effective or accomplished to identify your unique strengths.

Ask, “What difference do I want to make in the lives of others or in the world?” This perspective connects your purpose to a greater mission

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