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🔔 Elevare Gazette: Sunday Issue
Imagine Your Life If Money Was No Object
Elevare Gazette Edition 3
Today's Focus: What If Money Was No Object?
Hey there!
I started learning about personal growth and mindset shifts right before the COVID-19 pandemic and picked up books that opened up my mind in ways I cannot describe. By you signing up for this newsletter or anything similar shows you want to grow as a person and are open to learning and leveling up.
While I was reading these books, certain genres or topics made me feel like I found my purpose. Narrowing it down, however, I am still figuring it out. A close person in my life often joked about how I wasn’t working full-time and making no money. I started thinking of ways to make money; for example, I started learning about financial markets, the 2008 Great Recession, and how to make a million dollars by investing in the stock market. However, none of that made me feel like I was doing what I was meant to do in life.
I took a step back and realized that none of these activities made me feel like myself. It was one person’s random comment that almost defined my entire life path (phew!).
Have you ever stopped to think about what your life would look like if money was no object? This thought experiment may help you understand your true passions and desires, leading to a more fulfilling life. I tried these exercises randomly in my head; hope they help.
1. Identify Your True Passions:
- Reflect Deeply: If money didn’t exist, if you didn’t have to pay your bills every month, didn’t have loans, or needed money to raise your kids, what would you spend your time doing? What brings you joy?
- Journaling Exercise: Write down your thoughts and dreams as if money were no concern. Include specific activities, projects, and goals you would pursue. (Find the free downloadable journaling prompts here.) This can help clarify your true interests and guide your future decisions. Studies have shown that writing about your goals increases the likelihood of achieving them by reinforcing commitment.
2. Set Purpose-Driven Goals:
- Align Goals with Passions: Once you’re done reflecting and journaling, use what you got to set goals that align with your passions. Purpose-driven goals are more motivating and fulfilling because they resonate with your core values and desires. Research by Harvard Business School indicates that people who set meaningful goals are more likely to experience higher levels of satisfaction and success.
- Vision Board: Create a vision board that visually represents your dreams and aspirations. This can serve as a daily reminder of what you are working towards, beyond financial success. From personal experience, I can tell you this: Vision Boarding truly increases your excitement to do whatever you visualize. Honestly, sometimes I find it so shocking to see how they come to life.
3. Pursue Meaningful Work:
- Evaluate Your Career: Consider whether your current job aligns with your passions. If not, explore opportunities that do. Meaningful work can bring a deeper sense of satisfaction than a high salary alone. According to a study by the University of Southern California, individuals who find their work meaningful are more engaged and productive.
- Volunteer and Give Back: Engage in volunteer work or support causes you care about. This can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment, irrespective of monetary compensation.
This part can be challenging as not all our values and desires pay us what we need to live in the real world. However, you can find ways to tie your purpose to your current job. Let’s say you love teaching but you’re a full-time marketing analyst. Start a podcast, write newsletters, help people, etc. (sound like someone you know? 😉)
When I first considered what my life would look like if money was no object, I realized that I don’t have just one purpose in life. One of my passions lies in helping others through education and storytelling. This insight led me to start The Marketing Woman Podcast and Elevare Gazette, focusing on providing value and support to others. Pursuing these passions has been immensely rewarding, far beyond any financial gain.
Cherry on Top:
Practice visualization daily. Spend a few minutes each morning visualizing your ideal life and the steps you can take to get closer to that reality. Imagine, but detach. This practice, supported by neuroscience research, can boost motivation and clarity by engaging the brain's reward system.
Until Thursday,
Anusha Kannan
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