Test: What really drives you?

Your biggest barrier to finding a sense of purpose is getting stuck in routine. You’re most energized by new ideas and experiences, and your core values may revolve around personal growth, lifelong learning, or reaching your full potential. You may instinctively know that you’re at your best when you’re focused and engaged in what you’re doing, and that life feels most balanced when you have an outlet for your creativity.

When you thrive off new ideas, you can start to feel low if you don’t step outside your comfort zone or just have new experiences. At times, life can get fragmented, as initiating and creating will always feel more appealing than seeing something through. But you also need consistency to feel purposeful and enable you to develop and build on your existing experience, skills, and talents.

Your quest for creativity may mean you are drawn to new possibilities, and at times, you can feel a bit overwhelmed. If you’re serious about seeking a deeper sense of purpose this year, it may mean stepping back and thinking about what you can let go of. Start simple – can you identify which elements of your life really stretch and stimulate you creatively right now? Now think about how much time your daily routine allows for them, and where you can make some space.