Test: What’s stopping you from finding meaning?

You’re convinced that everything will click into place when you find the one thing that gives your life meaning. But by fixating on the idea of ‘the one’, you’ve disregarded smaller sources of meaning that have come your way, because they don’t feel significant enough.

But not everyone is driven by one clear overriding vision. For many of us, a sense of meaning is made up of a portfolio of elements. What you need to tie them all together is a sense of your own core values – if compassion matters to you, then every act of kindness you carry out, however small, will bring meaning.

Sometimes, meaning is to be found in our everyday habits, rather than grand gestures. Give yourself permission to explore, try new things and follow your passions. Living a life of purpose can start right now by simply being present, engaged, authentic and brave – even if nothing changes about your life.

Sometimes, your meaning is to be found in the details, not the big picture.