We live in a world filled by constant distractions. There are unlimited activities floating around us at all times that can take our attention, and often the ones that scream the loudest win. A simple way to improve your life is to discover your personal why. Once you find your why in life it makes life similar.
What Motivates You
Find whatever it is that gives you that extra push when you are tired and want to give up. That purpose you know you have inside of you that no else has but you deep down inside that greatness that everyone has but only a few reach.
Finding Your Purpose
This is easier said than done but this process is key to finding your ‘why’. In my experience when I was searching for my why I find it helpful to write down what you are interested in. Whatever it may be whether its traveling, your career, food or just sleeping write it down. No matter what it is the importance of writing it down will help you in finding your purpose.
What’s Important
Ask yourself the simple but sometimes difficult to answer question “ What’s important to you”. Some might answer and say their kids i.e family, money, status or waking up in the morning happy. No matter what your answer is you have to ask yourself and be truthful with your answer. After you find your “why” then go after it don’t worry about the expectations that are placed on you by others and sometimes by ourselves. We’re expected to be super people that run around and achieve a countless of different things every day to be great at work and in our personal life.
Final Thoughts
What’s the Point in being realistic if you have goals, dreams aspirations why settle for less. Don’t listen to the naysayers that will tell you “that’s not possible” or “I don’t think that’s realistic”. You can do anything and achieve anything you want to if you put your mind to it. Have you found your “why” or purpose for your life? Comment below & if you like this post don’t forget to share!
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Amazing points! I love this post, perfect way to start a Monday
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Very nice post. It’s usually in finding yourself, or finding your why, that you find out how supportive the people around you are.
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great post!!
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Thanks for sharing! Finding purpose and direction in a world full of distractions can be so difficult.
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True words, especially at the end, “not listening to those naysayers.” You’re motivation inspires.
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Great post, I liked the fact that you separated motivation from purpose, because while they may impact each other they can be different things!
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Thank you for this! Great words, so much love. I am going back to school even though sometimes even I think I am crazy…lol
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Love it!
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Your post is so inspirational ! I love it !
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Thanks for this interesting post. Distractions are the death of a dream. I find so many people struggle in this area. The “why” you mentioned keeps me grounded and focused. It helps me say NO to distractions, at least some of the time.
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finding your why is very important. I was writing something like this but your post said it best. Thank you.
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Well said…
My current ‘why’ has come from achieving what I’d always wanted, then realising ‘it’ wasn’t what I wanted it to be. But it did give me experience and a better insight into what was actually important to me.
Life has it’s moments, so remember, it’s all about the journey.
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Finding your why is definitely necessary to help you grow, learn and work towards a goal. I think it’s ok for it to change along your journey too!! Have a great week Jay!! XO
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Thanks for reading & have a great week as well Ruby!
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You’re welcome Jay!! Good night!
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I must say, I am pretty lucky in that, when I was born – I popped out knowing my WHY! It’s been a constant battle to GET TO my WHY… But it’s working!
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it’s crazy to me that in the Disney movies growing up we heard “you can be whatever you want to be”….
and we were so eager to do so, then we get older and listen to the naysayers(as you say) and we forget. It took me this long to really understand that it is actually true! We create our own realities
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I appreciate you putting that back out into the universe, we all have to be reminded to stay positive and believe. Once we believe it, then we will see it!!!! I’m so grateful that I found your blog.☺
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I guess great minds think alike. My post yesterday was very similar to this one. My purpose is relationship building. I am embarking on that journey through my blog and two books I am working on. Great post!
Lynette
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Love this! So good! Thank you 🙂
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I love this post👌🏾
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One of my favorite quotes, “Once you have recognized your life’s work, get on with it.” — Philip Gerard
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Reblogged this on Oluwakemi Toluwalase and commented:
Thank you Jay for your life changing posts. Have a ridiculously amazing day 😘
Love,
Oluwakemi
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Thank you so much!
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you are right about all your points, for me it is a process of discovering who we are. taking off all those layers of what we should or need to do or be and then finding the real Self. And this is indeed not easy 🙂
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You are definitely right it is one of the hardest things to do. Thanks for sharing such great insight!
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Really enjoyed reading this 🙂
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Thank you!
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Thank you for what you do, Jay Colby. Such a beautiful light in this world ❤
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Thank you I really appreciate your kind words!
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Thanks,
You are always nailing it….
A Big 👏👏👏 to you Jay….
Keep writing and keep inspiring
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Thank you!
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Hi Jay,
I don’t often find the time to read your posts every day yet I’m glad I did today.
You writing is very thoughtful and resonating. I think what struck me about the post was the paragraph on purpose.
Earlier today I wrote about something similar about what goals we should set as freelancers. Purpose was one of those.
You know what they say about great minds and all that.
Keep up the good work.
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Thank you for the kind words!
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My first blog { ever } was on my why. My why is important to me and my family and I love the term to describe my purpose. I constantly am telling people WHY I live the way I do. Such a great read. Thanks for this.
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also, sorry for commenting so late after posting…I couldn’t help it, you seriously nailed this one
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Good post. I very much agree with not letting negative people tell you what you can’t do. Turn a deaf ear to that kind of talk.
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Exactly once we stop letting them affect us the better we will be. Thanks for reading!
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I have rediscovered my purpose in life. But I’m constantly on the fence on pursuing it fully do to my reality. I have been on the fence about not continuing school next semester to focus more on myself that. But it’s complicated, so complicated. I haven’t said much to those I look up to (father, friends, etc.) because I know they’d talk me out of it. I have to walk this journey alone.
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Love your post!!
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Thank you!
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It’s pretty interesting. We must find our purpose. We were born to accomplish a mission. A mission of humanity, love, peace and work. It soothes me whenever I read this sort of posts. Keep working, it will be worth. Stay positive. Peace.
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Thank you & I agree we all have a purpose in life!
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Brilliant! Very well said and something more people need to think about.
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Thank you for reading!
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This reminds me of the movie “Collateral beauty” nice read.
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Thanks for reading!
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So inspiring ! Love your content and the message behind this article you 🌞
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Thank you for reading!
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Jay, I just saw this page on my discover tab and I love it. I’m glad I read it especially for the strong message that puts us into thought about finding our purpose. Thank you Jay.
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Thank you for reading. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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I would very much like to know my why asap. 24 years old and i feel like my life isn’t going anywhere. Or hasn’t even started yet. I feel like i’ve been stuck in a slump for years!
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I understand I was the same way for awhile. I would suggest trying to find a mentor to help you find your path. Also trying writing down your interests and try new things that you might not think is for you. But it might be your calling. Hope this helps thanks for reading!
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another great post
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Thank you!
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Loved reading!
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Thank you for reading!
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Love it! Effective and to the point!! I’ve recently been moving away from the corporate world and towards my passion for travel. It’s a journey, but at least my blog is a start!!
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very inspiring post. Agreed, you have to focus on your goals and dreams because if you listen to the people around you, you can’t go or achieve what you want to be.
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Thank you for reading!
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Sometime we just run out of time before we discover our personal ‘why’ or purpose in life. We all have a life’s road to walk down with its many twists and turns where some are lucky to find that extensional ‘why’ but for most of us we become content with the ‘why’ of the here and now. It is not a perfect answer to our life’s quest but for most it will just have to do.
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Great post! And something I needed to read this week as I re-evaluate my goals.
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Awesome advice!
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Thank you!
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