Laura Hess
Creating Tomorrow’s Joy Today
Why Finding Your Purpose Matters in Your Encore Years
You’ve likely spent decades working hard at this stage of life, whether in a career, managing a business, or even caring for others. You may have done it all, but as you contemplate the next chapter, you may wonder: Does finding my purpose still matter?
Absolutely! Finding your purpose is essential — perhaps now more than ever. Purpose isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the key to living a fulfilling, meaningful life. It’s about waking up daily with a sense of direction and joy, knowing that what you do makes a difference, even if your career is winding down or you’ve already transitioned into retirement.
Here’s why finding your purpose matters, especially as you step into your encore years:
- Purpose Fuels Your Drive
Do you remember how energized you felt when you had a goal, a project, or something exciting on the horizon? Purpose brings that same energy into your daily life. It’s what gets you out of bed each morning with enthusiasm, ready to tackle the day. Life can feel aimless or monotonous without purpose, as if you’re just going through the motions. This can lead to a feeling of stagnation or even depression. But when you have a clear sense of purpose, you have something to look forward to, and every day feels like it counts.
- Purpose Deepens Relationships
When you live with purpose, you naturally attract others who share your interests and values. Purpose-driven people connect on a deeper level because they are passionate about the same things. In your encore years, cultivating meaningful relationships is more important than ever. Purpose helps you find those connections, whether it’s with new friends, partners, or communities. Without it, relationships can feel shallow, as if something’s missing.
- Purpose Provides Direction
Life presents us with countless decisions, some more challenging than others. When you’re unclear about your purpose, it’s easy to let others decide for you or to drift without a clear path. However, knowing your purpose empowers you to make decisions aligned with your values and desires. You become the leader of your own life. Whether it’s deciding how to spend your time, where to live, or what activities to pursue, purpose gives you a compass to guide your choices.
- Purpose Adds Value to Your Life and the World
We all want to feel like we’re contributing something meaningful, don’t we? Without purpose, it’s easy to wonder if your actions matter. When you live with purpose, every action feels like it counts toward something greater. Whether you’re volunteering, mentoring, or pursuing personal passions, purpose ensures that you’re adding value not only to your life but to the lives of others as well.
- Purpose Keeps You Focused on Your Own Journey
Have you ever found yourself comparing your life to others? It’s natural to wonder if you’re doing enough, especially in a world that often values constant achievement. But when you’re living with purpose, you stop worrying about keeping up with others. Instead, you’re more focused on your own personal journey. You begin to see that your encore years are an opportunity to live authentically, on your terms, without the pressure to conform to someone else’s idea of success.
- Purpose Reduces Stress
Let’s face it — life can be unpredictable. Challenges arise, whether health issues, family concerns, or unexpected events. But these hurdles don’t feel overwhelming when you have a clear purpose. Purpose provides a sense of control, helping you stay grounded even when life throws you a curveball. It’s easier to navigate challenges when you know your direction and purpose, which gives you the tools to get back on track when life feels chaotic. Purpose reduces stress because it brings clarity, direction, and peace.
Finding your purpose in your encore years can be a transformative experience. It’s never too late to discover what lights you up, gives you joy, and makes each day meaningful. When you live with purpose, you not only enrich your own life but also inspire those around you. So, don’t wait — start exploring what matters most to you and take action.
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What a great article about finding your purpose. Thank you! Not only is this helpful for me, it’s a topic discussed at length with a good friend. She repeatedly says she feels she doesn’t have a purpose. The more we talk, it seems it was less a matter of having a purpose, rather she didn’t view her long-time purpose AS her purpose. She thought a purpose is some lofty contribution to the world, something she didn’t see in herself. Without seeing it, she couldn’t label it. The longer and better we’ve known each other, her purpose became obvious to me. She gets great joy from helping people, making their life easier however she can. She does it automatically, intuitively, and without claiming it as her purpose…until I mentioned it to her.
Discussing it with her prompted me to look inside myself for clarity on my own purpose. The common thread of my three main adult careers is I know I’m a good teacher. My greatest joy, capability, and gift is helping people expand their thinking beyond the obvious., outside traditional approaches. That has been in teaching elementary children to play string instruments, to early in the professional organizing and productivity industry, and now as a non-traditional publisher of non-book educational products in how-to tips format. In each case, my joyful purpose is taking the road less traveled, helping people expand possibilities in their life. Thanks again, Laura!!