The Importance of Aligning Your Career with Your Purpose

Dreaming, Re-Setting & Goal-Getting

I'm back and I'm here to explain myself. Also, as July is 'goal-setting' month, giving you a few little basic goal-setting tips to start the month off! Link to my SMART goal setting template: https://dreamerssettersandgogetters.com/smart [https://dreamerssettersandgogetters.com/smart] Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams] https://instagram.com/dreamerssettersandgogetters [https://instagram.com/dreamerssettersandgogetters] Facebook: https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams] Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams] Subscribe (but get a freebie when you do): https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies [https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina [https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina] Licence code: FTUXVAV5V28UQ2RW3

Discovering Your Ikigai

Unlock the power of Ikigai, the Japanese secret to finding your purpose, in this enlightening podcast episode. Join me as we delve into the meaning and significance of Ikigai in Japanese culture and explore practical strategies for discovering your own Ikigai. Learn how to align what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for to live a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. Discover inspiring stories of individuals who have found their Ikigai and gain insights on how it can positively impact your happiness, motivation, and overall well-being. Don't miss this transformative episode on embracing your true purpose and living a more meaningful life.Here are the sources for the studies mentioned: * JAMA Network Open: "Association of Purpose in Life With the Risk of Incident Disability Among Community-Dwelling Older Japanese Adults" (2019) [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2992099/] * Purpose in life and sleep quality in older adults [https://sleep.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41606-017-0015-6] Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams]Facebook: https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams]Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams]Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (but get a freebie when you do): https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies [https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies]Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina [https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina] Licence code: FTUXVAV5V28UQ2RW3

5 Ways to Live Your Purpose Every Day

In this episode, I'll be sharing with you five practical ways to live your purpose every day. You'll learn how to identify your purpose, set meaningful goals, create a daily routine that supports your purpose, practice gratitude, and surround yourself with like-minded people. By the end of the episode, you'll have the tools you need to live a more fulfilling life by understanding the importance of having a clear purpose and living it out daily. Join me as I share personal insights and experiences on personal growth, and provide practical tips and examples to help you on your journey to living with purpose.To get your free SMART goal setting template, go to: https://kerrywilliams.uk/smart [https://kerrywilliams.uk/smart] Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams]Facebook: https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams]Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams]Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (but get a freebie when you do): https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies [https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies]Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina [https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina] Licence code: FTUXVAV5V28UQ2RW3

The Importance of Aligning Your Career with Your Purpose

Are you feeling unfulfilled in your career? In this episode, we explore the importance of aligning your career with your purpose. Discover why finding meaning in your work is so important, and learn strategies for discovering your purpose and building a career that aligns with it. From self-reflection to seeking out mentorship, we provide actionable tips for aligning your career with your purpose. Tune in to learn how to live a more fulfilling life by finding your career purpose. Sources that discuss the benefits of aligning your career with your purpose: National Library of Medicine: “Purpose in Life Predicts Better Emotional Recovery from Negative Stimuli” - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3827458/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3827458/] Forbes: “The Power Of Purpose And Why It Matters Now” - https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2021/08/22/the-power-of-purpose-and-why-it-matters-now/ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2021/08/22/the-power-of-purpose-and-why-it-matters-now/] Harvard Business Review: “Finding Success Starts with Finding Your Purpose” - https://hbr.org/2022/01/finding-success-starts-with-finding-your-purpose [https://hbr.org/2022/01/finding-success-starts-with-finding-your-purpose] Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://instagram.com/iamkerrywilliams] Facebook: https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://facebook.com/iamkerrywilliams] Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams [https://pinterest.com/iamkerrywilliams] Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (but get a freebie when you do): https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies [https://kerrywilliams.uk/freebies] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina [https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina] Licence code: FTUXVAV5V28UQ2RW3

The Power of Perspective: How to Reframe Your Thoughts and Find Joy

Sources that discuss the benefits of gratitude practice and the research supporting them: 1. Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. [https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/pdfs/GratitudePDFs/6Emmons-BlessingsBurdens.pdf] Journal of personality and social psychology, 84(2), 377-389. * This study found that participants who practised gratitude had increased levels of happiness and life satisfaction. 2. Wood, A. M., Joseph, S., & Maltby, J. (2008). Gratitude predicts psychological well-being above the Big Five facets. Personality and individual differences, [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019188690800425X] 45(5), 492-497. * This study found that gratitude was a stronger predictor of psychological well-being than other personality traits. 3. Sansone, R. A., & Sansone, L. A. (2010). Gratitude and well being: The benefits of appreciation. Psychiatry [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21191529/] (Edgmont), 7(11), 18-22. * This article discusses the various benefits of gratitude practice, including increased happiness, improved relationships, and reduced stress. 4. Korb, A. (2015). The Grateful Brain: The Neuroscience of Giving Thanks [https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/prefrontal-nudity/201211/the-grateful-brain] * This article explains how gratitude practice can change the brain and lead to increased happiness and well-being. 5. Seligman, M. E., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: empirical validation of interventions [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2005-08033-003]. American psychologist, 60(5), 410-421. * This study found that interventions designed to increase gratitude led to improved mental health and well-being. In this episode, I explore the power of perspective and how it can influence our thoughts, emotions, and actions. I discuss the importance of understanding the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our perception of reality. Our thoughts can create our reality, and I share examples of how this can happen.I delve into cognitive reframing techniques such as thought stopping, thought replacement, and cognitive restructuring that can help us manage negative thought patterns and develop a more positive mindset. Additionally, I discuss the benefits of a gratitude practice, such as increased happiness and reduced stress, and how mindfulness can help us live in the present moment.I also examine how our perspectives on change and growth can impact our well-being and how finding joy in everyday life can lead to a more fulfilling life. By intentionally focusing on the positive and practising gratitude, we can reframe our thoughts and find joy in even the most challenging situations.Ultimately, I want to empower listeners to take control of their thoughts and emotions and choose a perspective that allows them to find joy and fulfilment in everyday life. By intentionally focusing on the positive, managing negative thoughts, and finding joy in everyday life, we can develop a more positive and fulfilling outlook on life.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina [https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/marina] Licence code: FTUXVAV5V28UQ2RW3