It\u2019s advice that\u2019s become a staple in careers guidance, motivational talks, social media posts – and yes – even in our employee interviews!<\/p>\n
What are we talking about? Find your purpose.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Finding a sense of purpose at work is vital for feeling motivated and positive about your job and feeling like you\u2019re contributing in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not<\/strong> always easy to uncover your purpose! <\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re feeling the struggle, we\u2019ve rounded up some top quotes to help give you a motivational boost!<\/p>\n Psychologists at Stanford and Yale-NUS College examined<\/a> two theories of interest around purpose:<\/p>\n Across five studies, individuals were tested for which theory they identified with more. Those with a fixed theory mindset were provided material to explore their chosen interests. Those with a growth theory mindset were provided with various materials to explore different interests.<\/p>\n Those who were fixed theory inclined developed less interest in the materials linked to their designated interest over time. Those with a growth theory mindset reported discovering new interests.<\/p>\n Lead researcher, Paul O\u2019Keefe, advises on the results:<\/p>\n \u201cTelling people to find their passion could suggest that it\u2019s within you just waiting to be revealed. Telling people to follow their passion suggests passion will do the lion\u2019s share of the work for you. A growth mindset makes people more open to new and different interests and sustains those interests when pursuing them becomes difficult.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>Bottom line:<\/strong> Finding your purpose isn\u2019t a one-time deal. The more curious and open you are about trying different things, the more likely you\u2019ll find what speaks to you.<\/p>\n Below, we\u2019ve collected some of our favourite inspirations to help anyone feeling a bit lost with the challenge of finding their purpose.<\/p>\n Enjoy:<\/p>\n Worried you haven\u2019t found a sense of purpose yet? Don\u2019t be!<\/strong><\/p>\n Jenneke Kijlstra-Shone<\/a>, an Oversized Timber Carpenter through Master Builders Australia<\/a>, knows there\u2019s no time limit. After turning to carpentry as a mature-age apprentice, she knew she\u2019d found what she wanted to do:<\/p>\n \u201cReally try and think about what you enjoy doing – what excites you? Try to articulate with yourself about what you enjoy, and then try things in that direction. Try lots of different things and discover what excites you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n We also love this quote from Barbara Hall, a popular television writer, producer, and novelist:<\/p>\n \u201cThe path to our destination is not always straight. We go down the wrong road, get lost, and turn back. Maybe it doesn\u2019t matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n Finding your purpose won\u2019t magically happen unless you actively get out there and uncover what drives you and doesn\u2019t!<\/p>\n Take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way – and if it isn\u2019t right for you – that\u2019s okay! Use this to help you find your direction:<\/p>\n \u201cPurpose is not a noun; it is a verb. It is about how we work. We experience purpose when we do something greater than ourselves. We experience purpose when we push ourselves and grow. \u201d <\/em>\u2013 Aaron Hurst, Social Entrepreneur & Purpose Expert<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>And think creatively about them; you might not always be able to follow a career that directly aligns with them, but there will be HEAPS of other roles and industries worth exploring.<\/p>\n Use your interests as the catalyst to spark your curiosity and see what else is out there (remember that growth mindset!):<\/p>\n \u201cPay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion, and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Ruben Chavez, Social Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/p>\n We cannot put it any better than Levi Schneck, Head of IT Framework & Governance with our employer partner CSL<\/a>, did in one of our recent employee interviews:<\/p>\n \u201cI think a lot of people put limits on what they think they can do. I would tell my younger self that any time I put a limit on myself, to make sure I multiply it and aim for higher. Even if you don\u2019t reach it, you\u2019ll reach further than you would if you stuck to your limits.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s really easy to turn to others and ask them what they think you should do. This can<\/em> be helpful on some level, but you need to go after what you want and trust yourself in this process too.<\/p>\nFirst Things First: To Find Your Purpose, You Need the Right Mindset<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Quotes to Inspire You to Find Your Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n
1. Don\u2019t worry about how long it takes.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
2. Make sure you take action.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
3. Pay attention to your interests.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
4. Set no limits!<\/strong><\/h5>\n
5. Focus on what YOU want.<\/strong><\/h5>\n