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BONUS: CLARIFICATION WORKBOOK

• The pursuit of meaning and fulfillment is a common human endeavor.
• The distinction between having a purpose and living purposefully.
• The "right to the pursuit of happiness" in American thought.
• The importance of balancing individual happiness with community well-being.
• The concept of purpose as a deeper and more enduring source of fulfillment.
• The benefits of staying committed to living purposefully while allowing the "ultimate purpose" to unfold.

The Difference Between Having a Purpose and Living Purposefully

• The distinction between having a purpose and living purposefully.
• The frustration and challenges associated with having a singular long-term purpose.
• Pressures and expectations are placed on individuals with a defined purpose.
• The fear of failure when one's purpose is outcome-dependent.
• The importance of avoiding comparisons with others and the disheartening effects of believing one's purpose is less significant.
• How external factors can change and impact one's purpose.

The Science of Living Purposefully

• Psychological and neuroscientific research supporting the benefits of living purposefully.
• Benefits include reduced stress, increased resilience, and enhanced well-being.
• Introduction of the Japanese concept of "Ikigai" and its relation to living purposefully.

Being Proactive: The Key to Living Purposefully

• The importance of proactivity in living purposefully.
• Practical steps for becoming proactive, including clarifying

Default to YES!  (Your Extraordinary Self)

Is there a gap between where you are and where you want to be? You're not alone. This podcast is here to help you close that gap with simple, effective tools, and expert insight to create that personalized self care plan that fits your life. The life you want starts TODAY.

It's time to reimagine what's possible!

Juli Reynolds, BSN, RN is a Board Certified Nurse Coach and Aromatherapist

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