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Five Steps to Pursuing Your Purpose

Five Steps to Pursuing Your Purpose

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 Description: In this episode of the Pursue Purpose podcast, I share my personal journey of finding alignment and fulfillment through five actionable steps to uncover your purpose. Reflecting on pivotal moments from graduate school, career shifts, and motherhood, I discuss the importance of defining values, identifying unique skills, and discovering what lights you up. Through self-reflection and taking bold action, we explore how to design a life of freedom, flexibility, and meaning. Tune in for an empowering conversation to inspire your pursuit of purpose! Jacqueline Benét is a portait photography see more of her Seattle Boudoir Photography where she empowers women to see themselves in a beautiful way. Her connection to motherhood also inspires her Seattle Maternity Photography as she helps tell women's legacies. Transcript: Welcome to the Pursue Purpose podcast. This podcast is for ambitious women who want to cultivate a meaningful life in the pursuit of their purpose. After achieving the highest level of academic success yet feeling unfulfilled, I was left wondering, what was next? I discovered my purpose in helping women feel seen, understand their self-worth, and live their best lives. I quit my scientific career path for a life full of freedom and flexibility. Now I want to teach and inspire other women to pursue their purpose. Thank you for being here and let's get started. Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of the Pursue Purpose podcast. Today I am talking about five steps to pursuing your purpose. One of the things that resonates a lot with me is when I was in graduate school, I thought I wanted to be a professor, but it wasn't truly the path I was meant to be on. It didn't fulfill me in the way I thought it would. Finding my actual purpose was a journey for me throughout graduate school and postdoc, as well as during the past five years after I had my first child. Going through these steps might be helpful for you if you feel you're not 100% fulfilled in what you're doing and want to discover what makes you feel aligned and purposeful. The first step is defining your values. This was something I thought very hard about during graduate school as I looked to mentors and women with families. I realized that family life and having children were things I highly valued. For me, the purpose of my life was to give back to the next generation, have a family, and teach them the lessons I've learned throughout my life. Quality time with others is also a part of that. I wanted to nurture my children and see them grow, while still having time for myself and my own pursuits. Freedom and flexibility were also things I highly valued. I'm a highly independent person, and becoming my own business owner worked well for me because I wanted to call my own shots. While mentorship and guidance are valuable, I wanted to follow my own path, even if it meant making mistakes along the way. Take some time to write down your core values and ensure that your career or business aligns with them. The second part of pursuing your purpose is identifying your skill sets. In high school, I excelled academically and could learn new things quickly. In graduate school, I realized I enjoyed learning and setting goals but needed something more creative and adaptable. This led me to photography, where I discovered I had both a technical skillset and the ability to connect emotionally with clients. Understanding and communicating with women, especially during emotional moments, has been incredibly fulfilling and a key part of my business. The third step is finding what lights you up. What are the things you could spend all day doing? In graduate school, reading research articles felt a chore, but I could spend hours learning about photography and building my business. That passion and focus were clear signs of what I was truly interested in. Finding what excites you can help set you on the path toward your purpose. Step four is taking action. You only know what you enjoy by trying it. For me, this meant starting with weddings and experimenting with other types of photography. Initially, I struggled with family photography, but after having my own kids, I gained the skills and perspective to enjoy it. Trying different things, even if they don't work out, can lead you closer to your purpose. Remember, it's okay to change paths—each step contributes to your journey. Step five is self-reflection. It's not enough to try things; you need to internalize what works for you and why. As I grew older, I began to reflect more deeply on what I wanted and needed in life. Taking the time to understand yourself and grow is pivotal to finding your purpose. To recap, the five steps are: define your values, identify your skills, find what lights you up, take action, and self-reflect. It's okay to revisit these steps as your life evolves. I'd love to hear if this resonates with you. Please leave a comment or review, and let me know if ...
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