Do you remember George Costanza's "Serenity Now" mantra from "Seinfeld"? I love the idea that one can simply utter a statement and find total contentment and peace.
What if we could indeed order Fulfillment like a #2 Value Meal? Yes, I'll take the Fulfillment Combo with a side of Peace of Mind and a Super-Sized Shake of Joy. But it just isn't that simple.
To reach a sense of fulfillment, it can be helpful to thoroughly explore your values and how they are expressed in your life today. This idea is a core idea of the Co-Active Coaching model that I use as a coach. For example, let's say you value perseverance. How is the value of perseverance expressed in your life today? Do your relationships and your career allow you to continue to grow and achieve, or are you confined in some way? You many not be fully living the value of perseverance, and it might make you unhappy or restless.
In a sense, we can create our own Fulfillment Combo by identifying those values that we hold most dear, and then designing a life that allows us to fully express them. Make a list of 10 values that are important to you. After reviewing the list, which jump out at you as being most important? How are they expressed in your life today?
What one thing can you change right now to live in sync with your values? Fulfillment, please.
