001 - Finding Your Purpose Part 1

Welcome to the first episode of "Life with Purpose," a podcast series dedicated to helping you find meaning and fulfilment in today's complex world. I'm Mel Harrowsmith from Mel Harrowsmith Coaching, and I'm thrilled to have you join me on this journey.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of purpose and why it’s essential for your sense of fulfilment. We'll explore how the overwhelming number of choices in the 21st century—from career paths to daily decisions—can leave us feeling lost and confused. We'll discuss how societal pressures and constant comparisons to others' seemingly perfect lives contribute to the modern existential crisis.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless options in your life? Have you lost your sense of direction and motivation? You're not alone. Together, we will unpack these feelings and start to uncover what truly brings meaning and purpose to your life.

Tune in to part 1 of my 4 part mini series to understand the impact of choice overload and begin your journey towards a more purposeful and fulfilling life. And don't forget to join me in the next episode, where we'll delve deeper into what purpose truly means and why it should matter to you.

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Hello and welcome to this series of podcasts for finding life with purpose. My name is Mel from Mel Harrowsmith Coaching. And firstly, I'd like to thank you for joining me as we explore purpose and the existential crisis in the 21st century. In these episodes, I'm going to explore what purpose is, why it is important to your sense of fulfilment, how purpose can influence all aspects of your life and how you can find it. Are you ready? Then let's get started. One thing we are not lacking in the 21st century is options. I think there is more choice than is necessary for pretty much everything, from the type of soup you might want to buy in the supermarket to selecting which company you might want to work for, which job you want to apply for, choosing holiday destinations, which clubs should you join, what sports should you do? Should you choose this version of off-white paint or that version of just off-white paint? On and on it goes, and I'm often overwhelmed by choice. What about you? And that's before you add a myriad of the factors that can affect which options you go for, such as how much money can you spend? How will the choice affect your partner or your family? What's the easiest option? What will be the most rewarding option? And perhaps most important, what option will fulfil your purpose? Blimey, it's overwhelming, don't you think? And then there's the near constant bombardment of snippets and glimpses into other people's lives that appear to be so much more sorted than yours. And I do mean appear, but that is a topic for another day. When you are constantly viewing other's lives through the perfect filter, or you feel that these others are telling you what your life should be, it's no wonder that the existential crisis is very much alive, kicking and screaming in the 21st century. So are you feeling overwhelmed and lost? Have you lost your mojo and don't know how to get it back? Then the second podcast in this series is for you. Go ahead and listen now to find out more about what purpose is and why you should care.