Do We Find Purpose or Test it Out?

April 24, 2018

Tracking Wonder podcast, hosted by Jeffrey Davis with Katie Dalebout and Caroline Adams Miller

 

 

Jeffrey’s Premise:

One factor that helps high-achieving creatives and fulfilled entrepreneurs face daily challenges is that they have some sense of purpose that helps remind them why they’re doing what they’re doing every day.

You are what you pay attention to, and if your willpower, focus and time are spent trying to control your body image, for example, that quite simply distracts you from becoming who you want to be. Too many young women lose their voices—and ultimately their purpose and passion—in the pursuit of perfection. And if you are busy with the ‘part-time job’ of an eating disorder, it is impossible to achieve your potential or uncover your unique gift to the world.

Today on the Quest Series Roundtable, Jeffrey is joined by podcaster, blogger and author Katie Dalebout and executive coach, speaker and author Caroline Adams Miller to discuss some of the reasons why we tend to lose our purpose as young adults. Katie and Caroline both share their struggles with body image and eating disorders, explaining how they found their way back to health and discovered joy and meaning in giving back. They speak to the value of journaling when it comes to self-awareness, making meaning of our lives, and healing, and offer their best advice around taking care of yourself in the pursuit of a purposeful life.

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Caroline Adams Miller

Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP, is a pioneering voice in evidence-based goal setting, grit, and the science of happiness and success. She’s the author of nine books, including My Name is Caroline, Creating Your Best LifeGetting Grit, and Big Goals. Her work has been featured in outlets such as BBC World News, The New York TimesThe Washington Post, NPR, and CNN. A magna cum laude Harvard graduate, Caroline holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

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