Wayfinding on Life’s Journey

Thinking about your life’s direction and what you want to accomplish with your time on this earth doesn’t have to be limited to the start of the new year, the span of a midlife crisis, or even the moment when you’re considering a new direction. In fact, there’s no time like to present to stop and think about the big picture. Are you putting your life’s energy into the things you really believe in? Or even the things that make you the most happy? Now is a great moment to start bringing your actions in line with your values and goals! This challenge is intended to strengthen your focus and direction, putting whatever resources and energy you have into what really matters to you.

To Do:
Make a list: what makes you happy? (Consider what gives you a lasting sense of satisfaction and pleasure, not just a momentary boost. What feeds your soul, or makes you proud of yourself?)
Make a list: what do you need to do for yourself? (What are the necessary elements of your self care: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual?)
Make a list: what do you need to do for your friends, family, and community? (Consider your obligations, your relationships, and the opportunities in your life for giving, connecting, loving, and sharing.)
Make a list: what do you need to do for the future? (What are your long term projects, life goals, the things you want to accomplish for posterity or as a big ambition? Be sure to break these into smaller lists as needed, and identify manageable first steps.)
Re-evaluate your current habits, dailies, and to-dos. See how well your current routine is supporting you in reaching your goals. Do the things you’re already doing on Habitica align well with the items on your four lists? Is there anything you want to update, remove, or add?

Reflection:
It’s so beneficial to revisit this challenge periodically. I worked through mine while I was away on vacation for Spring Break: gaining perspective with a little distance. The main thing I added to my routine is more cuddle time with my cat. She’s so good for my morale, she deserves to be a priority! Purr-therapy for the win.

The feedback I got from my Guildmembers was very positive and inspiring. This challenge was really beneficial for a lot of people.