Do you feel empty inside or find yourself lost in this world? If yes, then this article is for you. We will together find out what is the reason behind it and what scientific studies shows? The research work has been done from the famous book IKIGAI. By using given tips you will be able to live more purposeful and successful life.
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Why we feel Lost?
Sometimes we feel lost in our life and this Existential frustration arises when our life is without purpose or when that purpose is skewed. There is no need to worry about this, instead it can be a positive thing – a catalyst for change.
This condition arises because in typical modern societies people do what they are told to do, or what others do, rather than doing what they actually want to do, parents and societies are brainwashing children from the day they’re born. Children should be taught how to think not what to think.
He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how
Friedrich Nietzsche
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How it can be harmful for you?
Sunday Neurosis : It has been seen that on weekends when people have no commitments and tasks to complete, they felt empty inside and realize how lonely they are and try to busy them watching movies or on social media.
Generally we try to fill the gap between what is expected from us and what we want for themselves with economic power or prestige of the family and our inner voice is lost somewhere. It can lead to anxiety, depression and even suicide.
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What could be done towards living purposeful life?
We must have a reason to jump out of the bed every morning and finding our purpose of life can be really helpful to us. This can be achieved with the help of below tips :-
- We should learn about us by spending time with us in solitude and this will help us to know our strengths, weaknesses and areas of Interests and how we see this world.
- Exploring new areas and developing new skills will help us foster our understanding what we truly want from us.
- Reading books and articles, listening podcasts can help us opening our brains for a wider view of the world.
- Humor can help break negative cycles and reduce anxiety.
- Knowing the difference between running from hard work and lack of interest can help us to figure out do we really require a change.
- We all have the capacity to do noble and terrible things. It depends on us which side we choose.
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Wrapping Up
We’ve seen the reason we feel empty inside is an indication of change, we just need to analyze ourselves that are we really interested in what we’re doing or just filling the expectation of others people. With the help of finding our purpose we can live a life full of enthusiasm and happiness and success will follow us.
FAQ’s
Why we really feel lost?
We feel lost when we are not passionate about our work or when that purpose is skewed.
Is feeling of emptiness normal?
Yes, it is totally normal. It can be positive thing and indicates us for a change.
How to get rid of Inner Emptiness?
We can get rid of emptiness by finding our purpose of life and knowing ourselves by spending time with us.
Do I really need a change?
If you feel empty inside when you’ve no work on weekends and hate you work then It means you really need a change.
You can also read the book…
Nice content, loved it.
How I find my passion?
Find something that you love to do, can be paid, you’re good at it, figure out how it creates a value for the society.
a combination of these will help you to find your passion.
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