Connolly quote
The one way to get thin is to re-establish a purpose in life. ~Cyril Connolly
What is your life’s purpose? Some people might refer to this as your personal Mission Statement.
Have you thought about it? Have you stated it definitively? Is it just “to make it to tomorrow”? Or is it something bigger?
My life’s purpose and personal mission statement is: “To help as many people get healthy and wealthy as I can.” By working toward my life’s purpose I’ll be improving my health and wealth as well as creating a lasting legacy for my family and community.
When you establish your life’s purpose you are consciously and subconsciously directing yourself toward a desired future. If your desired future includes a healthier, thinner you you’re more likely to achieve it now that your life’s purpose is established.
Action plan: If you don’t have a life purpose or personal mission statement, take some time to create one.
Here’s a good description of how to write your personal mission statement.
Don’t just think about it. Write it down! Otherwise it isn’t “real” in your mind. Put it someplace you’ll see regularly like on your computer monitor. Think about the person you’ll become—mentally, physically and spiritually—as you accomplish things in line with your life purpose.