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Purposeful Pathways

The Question That Changes Everything

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Purposeful Pathways

March 5, 2025

Hello Reader,

Are you merely existing, or truly living? It’s a confronting question that many of us avoid because we’re afraid of the answer. As your accountability partner, I want to challenge you to sit with this discomfort, because it’s often in these moments of honest self-reflection that transformation begins.

Think about your typical day. Are you moving through it on autopilot, or are you consciously creating experiences that light you up? Are your choices aligned with your values, or are you living according to others’ expectations?

I recently worked with a client who realized she’d spent fifteen years in a career that her parents had chosen for her. While successful by conventional standards, she felt empty inside. It wasn’t until she gave herself permission to imagine a different path that she discovered her true calling in environmental conservation. Today, she’s not just making a living – she’s making a difference, and the joy radiates from her being.

Your best life isn’t about having the most money or the biggest house. It’s about waking up every morning with a sense of purpose and going to bed each night knowing you’re becoming the person you’re meant to be.

This Week’s Tool: The Energy Audit Take 10 minutes today to complete this simple but revealing exercise: 1. Draw two columns on a piece of paper labeled “Energizing” and “Draining” 2. For the next 24 hours, jot down activities, people, and situations in either column based on how they affect your energy 3. At the end of the day, circle the three items in each column that had the strongest impact 4. Ask yourself: “What would my life look like if I could increase the energizing elements by 10% and decrease the draining ones by 10%?”

This exercise often reveals surprising insights about where we’re truly living our best life and where we’re just going through the motions.

Ready to explore what your best life could look like? Let’s have a conversation. Email me at empowered@coachedbyernest.com to schedule a complimentary strategy session.

Ernest

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Coached By Ernest

My journey wasn’t straightforward. I’ve navigated the corporate world, chased academic accolades, and even ventured into entrepreneurship. On paper, it looked like I had it all together. But beneath the accolades and achievements, there was a quest for deeper meaning, a longing to understand my true purpose. That path led me here, to you.Why am I a life coach? Because I believe in transformation. I’ve experienced it, from the trials of burnout to the triumphs of breakthroughs. I’ve seen the power of understanding one’s strengths, and the profound impact of reshaping our thoughts, words, and actions. But more than that, I’ve learned that our deepest growth comes from connection—real, human connection.My newsletter is designed to share our shared journey to becoming whole and engaging in our life's passion. I believe we can learn so much from each other's journeys, from the victories and the vulnerabilities. Ready to start your transformation? Subscribe to my newsletter for actionable tips and inspiring stories, or visit my website to schedule a coaching session,

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