The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem
The Practice of Living Purposefully is the Pillar number 5
“To live purposefully,” Branden explains, “is to use our powers for the attainment of goals we have selected: the goal of studying, of raising a family, of starting a new business, of solving a scientific problem, of building a vacation home, of sustaining a happy romantic relationship. It is our goals that lead us forward, that call on the exercise of our faculties, that energize our existence.”
So, what are your goals? What deeply inspires you? These aren’t things that you think would impress others, but the visions that deeply resonate with your highest values and ideals.
Branden notes: “People rarely ask themselves, ‘If my goal is to have a successful relationship, what must I do? What actions are needed to create and sustain trust, intimacy, continuing self-disclosure, excitement, growth?’”
First question: What do you want?
Second question: What must you do?
As Branden reminds us: “Purposes unrelated to a plan of action do not get realized. They exist as frustrated yearnings.”
If your wondering what the other 5 Pillars are I have listed them here:
1/ the Practice of living Consciously
2/ the Practice of Self Acceptance
3/ the Practice of Self Responsibility
4/ the Practice of Self Assertiveness
5/ …., well you know! – The Practice of Living Purposefully
6/ the Practice of Personal Integrity
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