Purpose in Life Assessment
Chapter Four: Aligning Yourself with Meaning
Your juice is most powerful when it aligns with a deep sense of purpose.
Instructions
The following assessment will help you evaluate how connected you are to your purpose and where you might need to refine your focus.
Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree) based on your current life experience.
Section 1: Purpose Clarity
1. I have a clear sense of what gives my life meaning.
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2. My daily actions align with my deeper purpose.
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3. I can articulate my core values without hesitation.
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4. I understand how my unique strengths serve a larger purpose.
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5. When faced with challenges, I remain connected to my “why.”
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Section 2: Purpose-Driven Energy
6. My purpose energizes me even during difficult times.
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7. I regularly invest energy in what matters most to me.
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8. My choices reflect my long-term purpose, not just short-term comfort.
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9. I feel energized when working toward my meaningful goals.
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10. My energy positively influences others around me.
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Scoring and Interpretation Guide
Total your points from all questions
43-50: Purpose Powerhouse
You have exceptional clarity about your purpose and consistently direct your efforts toward meaningful goals. Your “juice” is potent and positively impacts both yourself and others. Focus on:
Mentoring others in finding their purpose.
Taking on larger challenges that align with your purpose.
Creating strategies to sustain your purpose-driven energy.
35-42: Purpose Practitioner
You have a strong sense of purpose and generally maintain good alignment. Your “juice” is flowing, but there’s room for greater impact. Consider:
Deepening your connection between daily actions and larger purpose.
Identifying and removing energy drains that don’t serve your purpose.
Creating more opportunities to express your purpose.
25-34: Purpose Developer
You’re developing your sense of purpose and learning to direct your actions effectively. Your “juice” is building momentum. Focus on:
Clarifying your core values and what truly matters to you.
Creating small, daily practices that align with your purpose.
Identifying where your energy naturally flows strongest.
10-24: Purpose Seeker
You’re at the beginning of your purpose journey. Your “juice” needs direction and focus. Start with:
Exploring what activities naturally motivate you.
Identifying moments when you feel most alive and meaningful.
Connecting with others who demonstrate strong purpose.
Experimenting with different ways to contribute value to others.
Reflection Questions
What activities make you lose track of time while feeling energized?
When do you feel your juice has the most positive impact on others?
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?
What problems in the world spark a powerful emotional response in you?
How would others benefit if you fully lived your purpose?
Next Steps: Living Your Purpose
Based on your score and reflections:
Write a purpose statement that captures your core “juice.”
Example: “My purpose is to _____ so that _____”
List three daily actions that align with your purpose.
Identify one energy drain to eliminate and one energy source to add.
Name three people who can support your purpose journey.
Set one meaningful goal for the next 90 days that excites you.
Return to this assessment periodically to track your progress and refine your purpose-driven energy. Your “juice” grows stronger when aligned with authentic purpose.
Purpose isn’t about grand achievements—it’s about aligning your thoughts and behaviors with what truly matters to you. Use this assessment as a guide. Your juice is strongest when it is fueled by purpose.
This assessment is intended as a reflective and developmental reference tool, designed to offer insights into energy patterns and influence dynamics. It is not a clinical, psychological, or psychometric assessment, nor has it undergone formal clinical validation or testing. Results should be interpreted as guidance for self-awareness and growth, rather than as diagnostic conclusions.