UNFULFILLED? YOU'VE GOT TO RISE ABOVE THE STORM

 

Flash back to primary school days when we all set our goals and objectives. For example, I even had a dream that I should be or about to get married at 23. So I would have achieved a lot before turning 23. Lol. How realistic was that?  No where near again. Along the way, so many things became deterrents to some those childhood of dreams and many more. But we had to readjust, replan and reenergize to keep them alive to some extent.

Sometimes we feel down, and we don't know the source of that sadness. You're feeling down, lost or scared and don't know what the reason for these emotions is, or how to fix your life. Not knowing the source of that pain can be upsetting. It's important to know that your feelings are valid. We all get to a point in life and these things like unfulfillment and not meeting goals begin to eat us up like cankerworms.

You begin to feel as if what you do lacks purpose and is meaningless. You feel that any early ideas you had about having a meaningful impact in your world, seem to be like an idealistic, old, and unrealistic dream.  You feel dissatisfied and many times, surprised about how you got to this point.

When these things go down deeply into you,  you find it difficult focusing on work, studies and/or business, then your productivity will significantly decreased because you seem to have lost a sense of purpose.  

It's okay, don't be too harsh on yourself. Because I feel you've gotten to the turning point of your life. This is where you decide to take the steps required in making or breaking yourself. 

I don't know what you've done or still doing but the truth is that you have survived everything you thought you wouldn't till this moment. And you should be grateful for that.

There are all kinds of reasons people feel empty and unfulfilled in life, and one of the major reasons is mild dissatisfaction and from there it migrates to a bigger picture if it is not properly controlled.

Well regardless of the reason, if you find yourself wanting more out of life, then you know it’s time to start a path in a new direction. Having the right strategies in place will guide you in getting out of a funk and living up to your unfulfilled potentials. 

First, one with God is majority! If you fail to achieve your dreams, change your ways not your God. Remember, trees change their leaves and not their roots.

Put God first and everything will fall in place at the appointed time. Be careful what you speak to yourself. God first, next it is the most important conversation ever. Tell yourself something positive before leaving your house every morning. You're still valuable, don't let anyone talk you out of it. You're are built to handle the pressure that comes with the reason why you were created. Handle it, stay focused, keep smiling and one day life will get tired of upsetting you.

Consequently, your actions should consistently align with your core value. Those ideals that matter the most to you are your core values.

If you want to accomplish your dreams, you need to shift from dreaming to doing. Start by looking at your big dream. Draw out the steps to achieve those goals. That is where being FOCUSED come to play. Focus on developing your strengths, not eliminating your weaknesses. Because this your feeling of unfulfillment is obviously a weakness to some extent. Realize where you fall short, and accept those parts of yourself. You don’t have to be perfect at everything! Mark that! You will get there one day, you will. Repeat that affirmation each day and that will boost confidence. 

We each have an innate need for purpose. You know who you are and that you can contribute to something bigger than yourself. 

What would you do with your life if money wasn’t an issue What truly matters to you, enough that you’re willing to fight for it? What did you love doing as a child? What big dream scares you? What sparks passion inside?

To crown it all, God first, but you have to also believe in yourself!

It takes intention to build the life that you actually want but you have to actively figure out who you are in order to stop feeling unfulfilled. Then you know the ingredients to create your own recipe for happiness. Don't let anyone talk you out of this. Do not ignore your inner wisdom and be alert, because life is like a washing machine, it squeezes, twist, turns, push and pull us like clothes until we come out clear.

You've got to rise. You will be victorious. You will achieve your goals and be fulfilled in Jesus' name. Amen

Thankgod Odanwu