In this module, you will be making certain commitments to yourself and fool-proofing them so that you follow through. Doing what you say you are going to do has already been established as a self-esteem sky-rocketer, and so this module helps you define your purpose OR generate a sense of purposefulness in everything to do, so that you never feel your valuable resources are wasted.

Around 15% of people feel they have a purpose in life or find it useful to think about ‘purpose’. This may not be you, and if it’s not, that is ok. This exact challenge may not get a fire in your belly and so if that is the case I’ll let you know what to do next.

If you are someone who is able to define their purpose and finds meaning in connecting with a purpose, this challenge will help you feel like you belong in this world and will be the extra motivation you need if you ever feel lost or a little flat.

Challenge One

Your challenge is to finish this sentence. I am in this world to ________________. You can listen to the mini-lecture on working out your purpose to assist with this. If what you write inspires you, then find ways to connect with this statement every day. You can put it on your phone screensaver, have it reflected in your choice of passwords or reframe it as a guiding question that you ask before starting your day or your work: ‘How can I stay connected to my purpose of… ?’.

If you don’t feel like you have a life purpose, it is much better to approach everything you do with purposefulness (which is great for everyone, not just you). Before drafting a memo, you can ask ‘What is my intention here?’ and before walking into a family function you can say to yourself that your purpose here is to have fun and spread laughter. When shopping for groceries, rein in your focus by repeating ‘healthy choices only’ and when dabbling in a new hobby, give yourself an objective. You feel much more connected to your life when you act intentionally. And when you feel connected, you are more present to your value.

Challenge Two

You can also give your goals a greater purpose by exploring why they are important and how they could benefit you, your loved ones, and the world. List 20 plus reasons your goal is worth pursuing, including how everyone will benefit simply by you going for it!

Challenge Three

With the mentality and the reasons to foster commitment to a goal, the last challenge is to review that work of the past few weeks and see what habits you’ve committed to or what you need to commit to. Create a commitment pledge, beginning with the next 21 days. For 21 days, I pledge to…

As we looked at in earlier weeks, doing what you say you are going to do is a powerful booster of self-worth. Believing with all your heart that your goals are worthwhile is the cherry on top.

Challenge Summary

♦ Not everyone is wired this way, but if you are, have a go at finishing this sentence; ‘I am in this world to ___________________________________’. If you think and write something inspiring that resonates and motivates, integrate in your life, using phone reminders, affirmation posters, etc.

♦ Write 20 reasons why one of your goals is amazing for you, your loved ones and the world.

♦ Review the past few weeks to see what habits you have committed to or could commit to.