Many people are curious as to whether or not their life is meaningful in the grand scheme of things (purpose). Some people question whether they have an obligation to make a difference, help others, or leave a lasting impression on this world.
Making a difference does not always require fame or power. Sometimes, it can be as simple as making a difference quietly by being kind, using your creativity, or leading others.
Many people who will eventually make a difference have already exhibited certain emotional, mental, and spiritual similarities in their lives before they even knew that they would have an impact on those around them.
You will see these similarities through your behavior, feelings, and how you respond to challenges in everyday life. Here are ten behaviors that indicate that you will likely create a meaningful impact in your own individual manner.
1. You Feel Restless When Life Feels Meaningless
When your life feels boring, routine, and without a purpose, you feel uneasy. You want to have a purpose behind all your actions and to do something that matters to someone.
You want to grow as a person and give to others through your actions. You sometimes feel that there is something missing from your life, even when everything is going fine.
That feeling of restlessness will lead you to make a positive change and to develop a better path for yourself. This is not dissatisfaction but rather an indication that it is time to change and do something meaningful.
2. You Naturally Care About Other People’s Struggles
If you are empathic, you pay attention to others’ pain. You pay attention when they are hurting so you can be supportive by providing them with compassion.
You cannot ignore their need for you, but rather, you are very much aware of it and want to get involved when you see it. People who have empathy can easily imagine how another person feels.
Emotional awareness is used as a guide in your actions to offer non-judgmental support to a friend or loved one when they are struggling with something.
Compassion is a tremendous source of strength in developing a sense of purpose. You respond automatically to the needs of your fellow human beings.
3. You Are Drawn to Growth and Self-Improvement
You are eager to improve yourself constantly. You reflect on your mistakes and learn from them. You’re always seeking more knowledge and wisdom.
The concept of being in a comfort zone is limiting to you. You enjoy evolving as a person mentally and emotionally. Experiences with challenges bring you excitement rather than fear.
You view obstacles as educational tools rather than barriers. This type of attitude develops preparation for leadership and service towards others.
You help others grow through your own personal development, and progress in life will allow you to inspire others. You believe in committing yourself to growth for an inner sense of purpose.
4. You Feel Uncomfortable Following Crowds Blindly
You’re a critical thinker who thinks independently and values understanding rather than copying what others do.
When something seems wrong, you communicate your thoughts and are not easily persuaded to change.
That doesn’t mean you’re a rebel; you just want to find the truth. You will listen to your inner voice, which will help keep your integrity and will help you guide others.
It takes courage to be a leader, and your own individual style contributes to your purpose.
5. People Often Come to You for Advice
People trust you with their problems. They are comfortable talking to you because they know they will get careful answers to their conversations with you; they listen more than they speak.
Your words bring comfort and clarity to people. When you are unsure what to say, your mere presence makes others feel better.
This demonstrates that you are emotionally intelligent; you understand how people act, and you effortlessly help them develop personally.
The power of your influence is accomplished through your connections with people.
6. You Feel Strong Emotions Toward Injustice
Unfairness naturally distresses you, and you take great offense to cruelty, discrimination, and abuse. You cannot simply tolerate these things because they bother you greatly.
Even the smallest of injustices will upset you. You are driven by your desire for fairness and balance in life, and this sensitivity to injustice shows your awareness of a moral code and an inherent belief in human dignity.
Your core values will drive you to help others. Your awareness gives rise to the potential for change through your actions. Your reactions exhibit your leadership abilities.
7. You Bounce Back Stronger After Hardship
You’ve faced tests in your life: loss, disappointment, and failure; yet none of these have kept you down.
Instead, you’ve grown, adapted, and learned; your experiences gave you greater wisdom, pain increased your ability to empathize with others, and hardship gave you the strength to face life’s challenges, turning them into motivation for yourself, giving you the ability to support others through their trials and tribulations.
Survivors end up being guides for others. Your story has lessons for others, and your recovery provides hope that they, too, can be strong and learn from their experiences.
8. You Feel Fulfilled When Helping Others Succeed
You enjoy helping other people achieve their goals; it makes you happy when others succeed, and you enjoy supporting their growth and celebrating their victories.
You don’t let competition dictate your life. You want an atmosphere where everyone can share success. When you expend your energy helping someone else, you also uplift your mood.
Your generosity towards them reflects a sense of purpose. The true measure of impact is multiplied through the joy created by each person’s contribution to their community.
9. You Often Sense There Is “More” Ahead for You
You believe your story still has more chapters to come, even if there have been setbacks and you have felt some hopelessness. You believe everything happens at the right time, and you trust the bigger plan.
Nothing has happened in your life without something guiding you. This is your intuition, providing you with movement forward. And, therefore, your patience is being encouraged as well.
Your sense of the future unfolding means you are aligned on the inside with what is to come. Something very important is about to happen to you in your life, and you feel it deep inside your soul.
10. You Refuse to Give Up on Yourself
You get back up again after you fall. You have faith that you can do anything, forgive yourself for making mistakes, and continue to keep putting forth the effort.
When you have self-belief, you will persevere because your determination is linked to your destiny.
People who make a difference find it hard to quit; instead, they learn from their failures. You will create a legacy with your persistence over time.
Born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ever since I was a little girl, my imagination knew no bounds. I remember vividly how I’d scribble down short stories, each page bursting with adventures and characters conjured up from the whimsy of my mind. These stories weren’t just for me; they were my way of connecting with my friends, offering them a slice of my fantasy world during our playtimes. The joy and excitement on their faces as we dived into my fictional realms motivated me to keep writing. This early passion for storytelling naturally evolved into my pursuit of writing, turning a childhood hobby into a fulfilling career.