But seriously folks, we all need to feel that who we are and what we do matters in some way. Whether we articulate this consciously or not, we all need some reason to get out of bed in the morning and go and do whatever it is we do. 

 

Often, of course, it's around earning a living and providing for our basic needs and those of our families, and I know very well how busy that can keep you for years on end! 

 

But eventually it always comes down to more than that. One place to start is with the exercise recommended by the renowned Steven Covey, who suggests that you step back and think about the whole of your life and imagine what people might say about you. How would you like to be remembered? What is your legacy to the world?

 

I did this a few years ago and I came up with 'You could trust her', and 'She was fun'. Now I might add, 'She did what mattered' - and that is not going to be, 'She met all her KPI's on time'!!

 

How is it for you? Is your life congruent with your deepest values? If not, what needs to change?