Part 1: Laid Off? In a Rut? Questioning Your Purpose?

Get to know you better!“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” ~ T.D. Jakes What to do when you don’t know what to do. The following exercise can be applied if you are laid off, in a rut or trying to find your passion. Ask these questions to get the creative juices flowing.1. Start Fresh Questions• How long of a commute are you comfortable with? (5min, 20min, 1hr+)• What area of town do you prefer? (suburb, downtown, etc.)• How many hours do you want to work in a day/week? (40hrs, 40hrs+)• What shift would you like to work? (1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend)• What size of company do you prefer? (small, large)2. Free Flow Exercise• What did your younger self enjoy? Spend 5 minutes writing down all your interests, hobbies and talents you enjoyed when you were younger.• What do you enjoy now? Spend 5 minutes capturing all the things that bring you joy.3. Let it Marinate• Circle the top 3 things that bring you the most joy from the list you created.• Write your top 3 things on a sticky note and place it visibly around the house. It’s important to place it someplace you will see often. Now keep your mind open to ideas that generate. Remember, the sky is the limit when it comes to what you can do!