Finding Clarity And Purpose
Posted on June 08, 2015 by Diane Passage, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.
Having a clear goal and clear direction facilitates an efficient path to achieving what you desire.
What is clarity?
To put it simply, clarity is understanding. Clarity, in life coaching, is determining exactly what you want to achieve and how you want to achieve it. At times, we can feel very unclear, confused and not sure what to do next. Most of the time we actually do know what we want, but conflicting thoughts can leave us feeling uncertain.
Why is clarity important?
Having a clear goal and clear direction facilitates an efficient path to achieving what you desire.
For example, an occasion comes up and you need to buy a dress or suit. There are overwhelming choices when shopping for clothes. You could spend hours, if not days, at a shopping mall or online seeking that perfect outfit. But if you know the occasion you’re buying for, your size and style, a price range, geographic location, and other variables, then you can get right in your car or go online, head straight to the appropriate store and accomplish your goal to your satisfaction in a fraction of the time you would otherwise spend.
The method is similar in achieving major life goals and transitions. Without clarity, we are left spinning our wheels and using our valuable time & energy, and not knowing what result we are even seeking. Clarity helps you define your goals, it helps you communicate and outline what you want to achieve. Having a clear goal will facilitate an efficient strategy and greatly reduce the risk of trial and error. Being exact, instead of guessing, allows you to move through life with focus and purpose. Many of us are familiar with the concept of “conceive it, believe it, achieve it”. Envisioning a clear goal allows you to stay focused, sustain motivation and experience greater success.
There are many situations where one might seek clarity. Sometime we know immediately what we need to hash out, such as making a specific decision or having to choose one option over another. Sometimes we don’t know exactly why we feel unsettled – we just don’t feel as fulfilled as we want to and we know something needs to change, but what?
So how do you find clarity?
The steps are simple but the process is not always easy. First, ask yourself how you want to feel. Do you want to feel happy or happier? Do you want balance in your life or more balance in a specific area? What is the end result that you want, what do you want, and when do you want to achieve it? These are pretty simple questions, but the answers aren’t always that simple.
How can I help you find clarity?
As your life coach I act as an unbiased sounding board. I ask you all the right questions so we can talk things out and think things through. We discuss the conflicting thoughts and determine what is relevant and irrelevant. I support you as we explore options, offer other perspectives, and dig deeper to find authentic clarity and motivation so you can experience greater success!
