Imagine ... you're sitting in a cosy café on a rainy afternoon, warm drink in hand, watching people stroll by. You overhear a podcast playing from a nearby table. A woman in her 40s is being interviewed, and the host gently asks her: “So, what’s your purpose in life?” She laughs nervously, pauses… and admits she doesn’t really know. You feel that moment in your chest. Because you’ve asked yourself the same question too, haven’t you?
We all have.
In today’s fast-moving, sometimes chaotic world – especially with the financial pressures, uncertainty, and emotional weight that many of us are feeling – it’s more important than ever to stop and think: what really matters? What are we doing with this one wild and precious life?
After all, life is short. Sometimes painfully short. We don’t know how many weekends we’ll have, how many sunsets we’ll get to witness, how many people we’ll get to truly love. And because of that, there’s never been a better time to find the purpose in your life.
Why Purpose Matters
Purpose gives us direction. It wakes us up in the morning. It’s the ‘why’ behind our choices, big and small. Without it, even success can feel empty. We can have the dream job, the house, the holidays, but still feel like something’s missing.
So, what do people usually say when they try to define their purpose?
Here are 10 common answers people give:
To be happy
To help others
To change the world
To raise a loving family
To be successful in my career
To learn and grow
To leave a legacy
To express creativity
To experience life fully
To find peace and contentment
All of these are valid. But purpose isn’t one-size-fits-all. And your purpose might shift throughout life, depending on your experiences, values, and stage of life. The real journey is figuring out your version of it.
And this weekend? It’s the perfect time to begin. You don’t need to solve everything all at once. Just start by asking the question: how can I find the purpose in my life?
A World That Keeps You Busy
Modern life doesn’t exactly encourage deep self-reflection. We're constantly plugged in — emails, social media, work pressure, and the cost-of-living crisis hovering like a grey cloud. The world feels uncertain, and we’re often so focused on surviving that we forget to think about why we’re here in the first place.
But times like these are exactly when we need purpose the most. It's the anchor that holds us steady when everything else feels shaky. It's the quiet voice that says, “This matters,” when the rest of life is shouting at you to hustle, scroll, spend, or worry.
So how do we slow down and actually find the purpose in our life?
Let’s explore a few simple ways.
3 Activities to Help You Discover Your Purpose
1. The Obituary Exercise (yes, really)
Sounds a bit morbid, but stick with me.
Imagine you’re attending your own funeral. What do you want people to say about you? What do you hope they’ll remember? What kind of impact would you like to have made?
Write it down. It might reveal things you care about deeply, values you live by, and dreams you’ve buried under routine.
2. Follow Your Energy
Think back over the past month: when did you feel truly alive? What were you doing? Who were you with?
Purpose often lives in those small moments. The times when you lose track of time, feel connected, or light up with curiosity or passion.
Make a note of these and look for patterns.
3. Ask Yourself the Big (but Beautiful) Questions
What breaks your heart about the world?
What excites you more than anything else?
If money didn’t matter, what would you spend your days doing?
What do people often come to you for?
Grab a journal, pour a cup of tea, and take an hour this weekend. Let the answers flow.
It’s Not About Having It All Figured Out
You might not land on a neat, perfect sentence that sums up your life. That’s okay. Purpose doesn’t always show up as lightning bolts and “aha” moments. Sometimes it’s a whisper. Sometimes it’s a series of tiny decisions that gradually shape a meaningful life.
The woman on that podcast didn’t know her purpose – and that’s fine too. Maybe she’s still finding it. Maybe you are. That doesn’t make you lost. It just makes you human.
What matters is that you start asking. That you stop running on autopilot and give yourself permission to reflect.
This weekend, instead of scrolling or rushing, carve out some time to pause. Reflect. Write. Talk to someone close. Go for a long walk. Sit quietly with your thoughts. Make a little space to answer one of life’s biggest questions: How can I find the purpose in my life?
A Gentle Reminder
There’s no race to “get there.” You’re not behind. Purpose doesn’t have to be big or impressive. It might be raising kind children, being a good friend, telling stories, making people laugh, or simply showing up as your truest self.
Whatever it is, when you find it — or even a piece of it — life feels fuller. You feel more you.
So go ahead. Light a candle. Open your journal. Or just stare out the window and dream a little.
And maybe, just maybe, this weekend will be the beginning of something beautiful.
Find the purpose in your life. You deserve that kind of clarity. And joy.
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You never know how much of a difference it could make in someone’s life.
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