Test: What mindset will help you find a new direction?

For you, a successful life sort-out means focusing on your why before you start to work out how. Don’t dismiss any resistance you feel as lack of motivation – it may be that you know you’re at a time of major transition and are seeking more than simply a change in daily routine.

But when you long for a clearer sense of purpose or spiritual connection it can be hard to know where to start. What looks like procrastination can be a part of an essential process of questioning and reflecting. Bear in mind that any time of transition can be challenging so give yourself permission to tread water for a while.

Rather than going round in circles trying to work everything out, allow yourself time to be in flux. The clarity you seek won’t come from planning or goal-setting but from courage and willingness to push your boundaries. You may have already come to the conclusion that achieving for its own sake does not bring you fulfillment.

Rather than struggling to stick to a structured plan, seek out opportunities to connect with awe and beauty, and time with others drawn to big-picture thinking. It’s time to take your own path rather than following the crowd. Right now your life doesn’t need a better plan – it needs a clearer why.