Why do YOU exist on this planet?

For most of us this is a question that keeps coming up as we progress in life. And this question especially haunts us when we feel like we are not living a life of purpose in the first place.

Your purpose is why you exist on this planet, but that purpose is sometimes hard to understand. I have known people who have asked this question to themselves at the age of 45, 55, 65 and even 85! Its not that uncommon to question your existence. Infact, on your healing journey, at some point these things will come up. Its healthy to reassess your life from time to time to clarify if you are on the path of your purpose or not.

The best journal prompt to find your purpose is, “What did you love doing when you were a child?”

I need for you to jog your memory to when you were a kid, say 8-12 years and remember what you were seriously obsessed with. What made you jump out of bed in the mornings? What was your mind busy with?

In the midst of chaos and confusion, answering those questions helped me find my purpose years ago.

But today I offer 16 more journal prompts to help you figure out your life’s purpose.

Life’s Purpose

The dictionary meaning of the word “purpose” is “why you do something or why something exists“.

So, by asking, “What’s my life purpose?” we also wonder, “Why do I exist?”

Honestly, noone can answer these questions it without any trace of doubt?

When we talk of of purpose what do we aim for? What are we truly searching for?

“Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived looking forward.” says Soren Kierkegaard in the first years of the 19th century. Now even after two hundred years, he is still correct.

“life purpose” also means having a solid direction ahead. The “purpose” always comes with being self-aware, happy, content, and valuable!

How to Understand Life Through Journaling

I have found that the most easy and powerful way to find answers within ourselves has always be through writing. Immersing myself into that sacred space where my thoughts have gone silent, but my hand keeps writing words is where the secret to understanding the inner self is.

You have definately heard or practiced keeping a gratitude journal at some point…Journaling for finding your life purpose is also something like that in terms of the positive healing effect it has on your mental health. It is all about grabbing the pen, and allowing yourself to not be profound in the first 10 minutes.

Just writing with the pen on the blank page, ignoring the negativity, and letting your mind play with the journal prompt is enough.

Because it is not about finding an answer but about digging deep enough to understand yourself, the answer then automatically emerges.

If you are ready to dig deep, here are my suggestions on journal prompts you can use to find your life purpose-

16 Journal Prompts to Find Your Purpose

1. What game was your favorite when you were a child? Why did you love it so much? What was enticing about it? Can you find something similar to it in your life today?

2. What would HAPPINESS look like for you if it were your goal? Describe your version of HAPPINESS.

3. If the goal is TO BE USEFUL, what would that look like for you? Think of some realistic examples that are applicable to you only.

4. Think of when you were truly happy and satisfied with your life. Come up with as many memories as possible. What was common about all of those times?

5. What kind of work would you do if you didn’t have to work for money?

6. What does it mean to live a meaningful life? Let your imagination roam free on this one.

7. What did you want to become when you were a child? Why? What was so attractive about that profession?

8. If you could snap your fingers and live a completely different life what would that look like for you ? What would you take with you from this life?

9. List at least ten things outside your comfort zone that sound enticing and exciting and that you want to try/achieve/do.

10. Can you expand on your hobby? Why do you love it? How does it make you feel? Can you turn it into something more?

11. Imagine yourself old and wrinkly, ready to leave this world behind. What memories would you like to have with you? What would you like to leave behind? How would you want to be remembered? What would matter?

12. Is there a skill you secretly dream you could master? What makes it so attractive to you?

13. Journal about something you tried and failed at. What did you learn from that experience? Did it alter your goals and/or dreams? How?

14. What would your life look like one year from now if “fear” didn’t exist?

15. How do you contribute to your family, work, and community? Which parts of your contribution fill you with a sense of joy?

16. Who is your role model? (any person living or dead is ok here) Why do you admire them so much.

Begin Journaling slowly and gently

Sit with these prompts maybe once a week. Start with one question and dont overwhelm yourself with too much. As you keep looking within, you will begin developing a kinder more loving relationship with yourself which will then help you to clarify your life’s purpose.

And as my gift to you, I am sharing a worksheet with the journal prompts with space for you to fill your responses. You can print it out and work through it slowly at your own pace. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always here for your support ❤

Happy Journaling!

❤ What are your thoughts on purpose? Which journal prompt spoke to your soul? Share in the comments ❤

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