Finding Purpose in Life

If you’re here, it’s likely that something in your life feels… off and you are looking at finding purpose in life. You’ve noticed that the roles you’ve played or the life you’ve built no longer fully reflect who you are now. You’ve started to wake up from autopilot and ask, “What’s next for me?”

This stage of the journey is all about answering a powerful question:
Why does change matter to you?

Knowing your why is what turns your intention into action — and your action into transformation. Without it, any change you try to make will likely fade when things get hard. But with a strong why, you’ll keep going, even when you feel stuck, uncertain, or afraid.

Your “Why” for Finding Purpose in Life Matters

Change isn’t just about doing something different — it’s about becoming someone new. And for that, you need meaning.

When your actions are rooted in your values, they feel right.
When you know your why, decisions become clearer.
When you live with purpose, you begin to trust yourself again.

This is especially important in midlife, a time when many women feel lost in transition. You might feel invisible or unsure of your identity now that certain life chapters have ended or shifted.

➡️ Explore more: Finding Your Why in Midlife

What Do You Value Most?

Your values are like your inner compass — they guide

how you show up,
what you stand for, and
what kind of life feels true for you.

Here are some powerful questions to ask:

What lights me up?
What am I no longer willing to tolerate?
When do I feel most alive and in alignment?

Take a moment to reflect on what truly matters to you — not what others expect, not what society says you should care about — but what you value deep down.

➡️ Clarify your values: Core Values Clarification Exercise

Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Big

So many of us hear “purpose” and think it has to be a huge life mission or calling. But your purpose might simply be:

To grow into the woman you were always meant to be
To live with more peace, joy, and truth
To help others by showing up fully as yourself

Purpose can be quiet. It can be personal. What matters is that it matters to you.

➡️ Start here: Finding Purpose After 40, 50 or 60

Legacy Is What You’re Living Now

You don’t have to wait until later in life to think about your legacy. Every choice you make today adds to the story of who you are becoming.

Ask yourself:

What story do I want to be living?
What kind of example do I want to set?
What memories or energy do I want to leave behind?

Legacy isn’t just what you leave — it’s how you live.

➡️ Explore further: What Do I Want My Legacy to Be?

Stay Motivated When Life Gets Hard

When life feels uncertain or uncomfortable (and it will), your why is what helps you stay committed. Without a clear purpose, it’s easy to get discouraged and fall back into old patterns.

But with a strong “why,” you don’t need motivation every day — you have something deeper to pull you forward.

➡️ Need encouragement? Why Change Matters Now

Small Steps to Define What Matters

This part of your journey isn’t about finding all the answers. It’s about starting the conversation with yourself.

Here’s how:

Journaling: Ask yourself, “What do I want more of in my life?” and “What drains me?”
Visualisation: Imagine your ideal day. What does it feel like? What are you doing?
Values Check-In: Write down 5 core values. Are your current choices reflecting them?

You don’t need a perfect purpose. You just need a meaningful why to keep moving forward.

✅ Your Call to Action

📥 Download the Free Core Values Worksheet
Start identifying what matters most so you can take aligned action that feels authentic to you.
➡️ Get the worksheet

What’s Next?

Once you’ve connected your change to something meaningful — your values and your purpose — it’s time to begin clearing the path forward.

That means letting go of guilt, perfectionism, old roles, and outdated beliefs that no longer serve you.

👉 Continue your journey with the next step: Let Go