New Year, New Purpose: Your Guide to Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention Pt2
QUICK RECAP FROM LAST WEEK:
Hey, welcome back!
Last week we had an important conversation about making this YOUR year - the year things actually change instead of just staying the same.
We explored two powerful areas that can transform your life:
1. CONTRIBUTION - We talked about discovering your meaningful impact on the world. And here's what matters: Your contribution isn't measured by your bank account. Sometimes your time, attention, and care mean more to someone than any amount of money ever could.
2. COMPETENCE - We looked at how growing your knowledge and skills is the foundation for everything else. When you commit to learning something new every month, you become a completely different person by year's end.
We did some honest self-reflection with those 1-10 ratings (and I hope they gave you some valuable insights about where you are right now)...
And I shared the 5 Step Clarity Blueprint to help guide you forward.
Here's What I Want You To Know:
If you didn't take action last week, that's completely okay. Life gets busy. Things come up. I get it. But this week is a fresh start. Another opportunity to take that first step toward the life you're meant to live. Your future self will thank you for starting today instead of waiting for "someday." So let's continue this journey together...
Sustained Motivation: The Daily Practice
Motivation isn't something you find - it's something you build through daily habits .
Each day, we make hundreds of decisions:
- How to walk through life
- Whether to get mad or stay centered when chaos hits
- To chill out or take action
- To give up or keep pushing forward
These are choices. YOUR choices. And these choices become your habits.
What's Your Greatest Motivation?
What would you say your greatest motivating ambition or desire is in life right now?
Your greatest motivation might be:
- Providing for your family and loved ones
- Making a meaningful impact in the world
- Building something that outlasts you
- Proving to yourself what you're capable of
- Achieving financial freedom and security
- Growing into the best version of yourself
Your greatest motivation is your fuel. When you're crystal clear on what truly drives you, you make better decisions, push through obstacles easier, stay focused on what matters, and tap into unlimited energy.
Building Motivation Habits
High performers don't wait to feel motivated before taking action. They create habits that generate motivation automatically.
Morning Habits:
- Review your goals first thing when you wake up
- Read or listen to something inspiring for 10 minutes
- Visualize your future self achieving your desires
- Write down 3 things you're grateful for
Daily Habits:
- Take one small action toward your biggest goal
- Celebrate micro-wins and progress made
- Connect with someone who supports your ambitions
- Ask yourself: "How did I move closer to my desire today?"
Weekly Habits:
- Review your progress and adjust your approach
- Consume content from people who've achieved what you want
- Plan specific actions for the upcoming week
- Reflect on your "why" and reconnect with your purpose
Designing Your Ultimate Freedom
Let's dream big for a moment:
What would ultimate freedom mean to you in your future - say five years from now?
Close your eyes. Really visualize this. What would that look like?
Complete this sentence:
"If I was going to have more freedom in five years, that would mean that in five years I would BE _____, DO _____, HAVE _____, FEEL _____."
Your freedom vision becomes your roadmap. When you can see it clearly, you can build it intentionally. Most people never take time to define what freedom actually means to them. Don't let your dreams stay fuzzy - make them crystal clear.
The Dream Unlock Question
If I felt more free to pursue my own dreams, the first thing I would go after would be _____
What immediately came to mind? Don't overthink it. Your first instinct is usually your heart speaking.
Your dreams didn't show up by accident - they're calling you for a reason....
Check Back In Next Week To Continue The Steps To Fininding Your New Purpose
Take Action Today!
Are you going to let another day go by staying in the same place you've been for too long?
Another day can become another year all too easily.
It's so easy to hang onto our excuses of why we're not going to make that change.
But here's your opportunity: This can be your year of purpose, clarity, and breakthrough results.
Your Next Step
I've created a 5 Step Clarity Blueprint that will help you:
- Get more clarity in life
- Increase your energy and courage
- Build healthier relationships and connections
- Boost your productivity
- Discover your meaningful contribution
This is the same blueprint I use with my coaching clients to help them take their next step.
It's free. There are no excuses.
Text "CLARITY" to 423.460.9757 and we will send the 5 Step Clarity Blueprint to you instantly!
Don't let another day go by without change. Don't let another year slip away without real progress.
Your future self is waiting. Your legacy is calling. Your purpose is ready to be discovered.
Dr. Howard Dennis is a Certified High Performance Coach who helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential, gain clarity, and achieve extraordinary results. To learn more about the 5 Step Clarity Blueprint or to schedule a coaching session, visit https://drhowarddennis.com/