Hello Steem: Check out my previous post: https://steemit.com/life/@askowlie/article-1-new-year-new-you

Still being a newbie on Steemit, I would like to start with a series that can show what I do career wise and what I can offer to the Steemit community. For the first month on Steemit, my post will be an introduction to Ask Owlie (hence the "introduce yourself" tag). The post will include different aspects of life and social skills I learned through out my career. Enjoy~Allison Nechelle~

Balance Life Series: How to Find Meaning and Purpose: The Six

When we are in our teens we think anything is possible. Our meaning in life was to live in the moment; not plan deeply for the future. Our purpose for life was to be the new generation who will lead the world into the new era or be the new leaders of the world. Our identity was our meaning in life. If we were in the school band we identified as a musician or if on the football team an athlete. After high school, how do people continued to find their purpose or meaning?

The typical way was going to college, getting a degree and making those connections. However… how many of us have either continued with our true meaning and purpose we found in high school or even from college? Some of us look back and have a little regret for going to college instead of following our true heart. Now our meaning and purpose is to work to live and pay back debt we did not intend to rack up.

The good news is, there is always time to find your meaning and purpose. If you are alive and kicking, you can still fight to find your goals. To help you find what gives you purpose, there are secrets or skills you can use (The Change Companies: Lifestyle Balance pp. 24-26). This information came from a program that I use in my current job which is a Correctional Behavioral Specialist at a prison. It is valuable information that can help people who are not just in prion but outside of the prison system. I decided to share it with you, the Steemit community, with permission from the company. Today we will focus on secrets 1 and 2.

1. Commitment: Sometimes we lack the commitment to continue our goals or purpose. Life hands us a road block or a detour to where we are distracted enough from our original commitment. To achieve a goal or set of goals, our effort should be on a consistent basis. Energy and focus will be required but, how much energy and focus are you really putting into your goals? This is the question you could ask yourself.

1. Hope: Yes, Hope! It seems like I am talking about unicorn dreams and fairy glitter, however, I am talking about a belief. Believing in yourself can give you a sense of motivation and push you to keep your commitment towards your goals. Having certain positive beliefs ( willingness, open-mindedness, gratitude, etc..) can also help with motivation and commitment towards your goals. What are your beliefs? Have any of your current or past beliefs hindered your sense of hope?

Each of the 6 secrets (skills) work with each other and can help you figure out your meaning and purpose. Next post I will share secrets 3 and 4. Happy finding!

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https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@askowlie/hello-i-m-allison-nechelle

Caring hearts build the warmest nests ~Allison Nechelle

The Change Companies, The Challenge Program Journal, Lifestyle Balance (Carson City: The Change Companies, 2006)