191: How to Live with Purpose and Intention When Life Gets Hard

Are you just floating through life, reacting instead of living with intention? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives into one of the most important—and overlooked—habits of purposeful living: self-examination. Inspired by Psalms 139, Alesha shares practical, real-life strategies for how to pause, peel back the layers, and examine what's really driving your emotions, your frustrations, and your reactions—so you can respond with clarity and purpose instead of chaos. In this episode, you'll learn: Why self-examination is the foundation of intentional living How unmet expectations quietly fuel anger and frustration The power of communication in relationships and leadership How to let go of offense and stop carrying weight that isn't yours Why putting God at the center of your life transforms everything Whether you're overwhelmed, burned out, or just feeling stuck, this episode will remind you that you have a choice—and that real freedom comes when you stop blaming the outside world and start searching your own heart. 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, and Pandora. 📖 Get Alesha's book Wake Up and Live on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices