Being clear about what is meaningful is very important for understanding and valuing what we do. It gives us a sense of purpose and a reason to continue doing what we do. It also helps us to focus on what’s important and determine what’s not.
We want to feel in command of our lives, so what can we do to achieve that goal? A clear understanding. The direction. Making progress. By recognizing that all human experience can be classified into two categories: meaningful activities and non meaningful activities, we begin to develop clarity about our current life agenda.
This forces us to differentiate between the good and the bad in our day-to-day activities. What I am doing every day of my life is meaningful to me. Does all this busy work align with what I consider to be my life’s work? Self-determination asks these questions. Every day is a new day to do something new, that gives pleasure and satisfaction.
