Live with Purpose is a one-hour, inspirational event to “discover your treasure”. It is the recommended starting point for your personal journey of Purpose and to “Mentor for Purpose”.
The journey toward Purpose has three phases: know yourself deeply, develop a life plan and then live to your potential (introspection/contemplation <> action). It starts with a process of discovery including values, beliefs, passions, strengths, needs and more. It moves to developing a life plan that includes a purpose statement, vision, goals and more. It evolves to purposeful action.
This event is my recommended starting point. It provides you personally with a deeper look at yourself. Because of this, you can become a better mentor as a volunteer, manager, parent and friend.
Target Audience: This is for almost everyone including non-profit staff, volunteers, clients (age 16+) and families of clients.
Key Messages:
- Purpose is a statement of “being” (not “doing”). It is who we are stripped of image and ego. Some say it is who we are in God.
- We become what we think and believe. We have beliefs about everything from God to work to family and relationships. Some of these beliefs are empowering while others are limiting. Do you know your core beliefs? Do they serve you well?
- Values are simply what important to us. They compel us to action. Do you know your core values?
- A well-defined vision (something we can see, feel and smell) enables us to be pulled towards it.
- Everyone has a superpower. Do you know yours?
- A “life plan” includes your purpose, vision, goals. It can include your passions, values, beliefs, needs, strengths, long-term budget, career plan and just about anything else. I think of this collection of thoughts and documents as your “dreambook”.
Live with Purpose Roadmap: The “map” below shows the flow of topics. Live with Purpose emphasizes the first half while Live to Your Potential emphasizes the second half.
Dreambook Worksheets: Two worksheets are included. I will provide editable Microsoft Office documents to those that attend or contact me.
Click here to download the Purpose Statement template.
Click here to download the Vision & Goals template.
From the Life Skills Wiki.
- Life Purpose. Life purpose is a high-level calling about how we choose to live our lives. It is a reference point or beacon for our goals and daily activities. Our purpose is the essence of our being and it serves to guide us in making important choices on how we spend our time and live our lives. Click here to read more.
- Visioning. Personal visioning is the process of “looking” into your future and capturing its essence in words and pictures (any media). It is a representation and imagination of your future state, part idealism and part plan. It addresses any part of your life you choose, e.g. personal, family, career, relationships, financial, etc. Click here to read more.
- Goal Setting. Goals are essential to progress in life. They represent our desired future and dreams. The process of consciously thinking or writing (preferred) goals establishes personal clarity and then helps align our thoughts and behaviors to move toward those goals. They can be set in any area of our lives including personal growth, family, career, and more. Goals require desire and self-discipline if they are worth achieving. Click here to read more.