Purpose - Becca Rusinko

Three ways to kickstart your progress (when it's unclear where to start) [the decorative image shows a woman's hands holding a cup of coffee by the handle in one hand, and a blank phone in the other.]

When it comes to getting started on big goals, there are plenty of things that can hold us back. There are goals where we know exactly what to do, but can’t seem to get motivated. There are goals that just seem too big to fathom. And then there are goals where we just don’t know …

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Too Much to Do? Here's How to Choose The Best Goals to Pursue [The decorative image shows a woman sitting on a table beside a window, writing in a notebook. She is wearing glasses and looks intentional in her writing.]

We’ve been talking a lot around here about how hard it is to know where to spend your very limited time, energy, and attention. How do you know what will give you the best results? There are no guarantees. How do you know what to prioritize? It feels like everything needs your attention right now. …

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Time for a fresh start. [The decorative background photo shows a peach-colored scarf, a cup of coffee with cream, and a few dried flowers. The vibe is cozy and fresh.]

Is it just me, or is September a better fresh start than the new year? Although it’s still plenty warm in most parts of the country, fall is right around the corner. Is there anything you want to change? Is there anything that’s just not working? Is there anywhere you lack clarity? What I do …

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Four Questions For When You Crave Change In Your Career (But Also Fear It). The decorative background photo shows a cup of coffee on a saucer, and an open notebook on top of a calendar and a book written in French. A pen lays across the open notebook, ready for the answers to the questions.

If you are considering leaving your job within the next six months, you’re certainly not alone. A recent survey showed that 41% of American workers are considering the same. Of those, fully half say they’re already financially prepared to do so. And, among those who aren’t prepared yet, fully half are willing to take on …

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The Best Idea (How to Pick It and Stick With It). A decorative image to the right shows a goal planner ready to be filled out, as well as a watch, a cup of coffee with creamer, and a few binder clips. The feel of the photo is that the person behind the camera is ready to set goals, but needs to figure out which goals to set.

The world is so freaking noisy, isn’t it? So many people are eager to tell you exactly what worked for them, and the implication seems to be that obviously if you were doing it right, it would work for you, too. As if that’s not enough, our internal voices are often eager to tell us …

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Five Ways to Turn Inspiration Into Transformation. The background photo shows a man sitting on the ground, writing in a notebook.

I spent my 18th summer in Peru, volunteering at an orphanage in the foothills of the Andes with a dozen other teens. Between my recent graduation and my foreign travels, I felt emboldened to try something new. I stepped off the plane into the dry desert air with this thought firmly lodged in my mind: …

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A flatlay of gold-colored desk accessories. A notebook, scissors, glasses, paperclips. A bouquet of flowers and a white keyboard. A white mouse is visible under the text. The text reads "How to turn your best intentions into actions."

Time gets away from us so easily. Often, we have goals, to-do lists, and schedules, but if we take a step back, we realize our highest priorities don’t fit within that framework. Think of setting intentions as building a new framework that honors your highest priorities. Are there relationships you want to nurture? What personal, …

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A woman stands tall, her hands in prayer in front of her face. The photo is from the chest up. She looks strong, she is becoming courageous and brave. The text reads "Security or Confidence? (How to know which you need)

Let me tell you about the time I literally hid in a supply closet. The day began beautifully. My team and I were wrapping up an immensely difficult season, and we’d survived, so we set aside a day to celebrate. We thanked those who had helped us along the way, we applauded each other, and …

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A woman looks pensive. The text reads "three truths for when you thought you'd be farther along."

“Why are you still working here after nine years?” The question caught me completely off guard, and I tried not to show it. I sat in a small conference room with a new team member, and he was observant, because I had wondered the same thing. In fact, I often felt a low hum of …

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A woman's hand hovers over her phone, which is set down. All you can see are her hand and knees, and the phone on a bench. The text reads "What I wish I'd done sooner to demolish the comparison trap. (Hint: It's not just about social media.)

Jealousy is a wasted emotion. I know this because over the years, I have given it time and energy and attention in spades, and rarely has it given anything back. No, all it did was weigh me down, sap my energy, and surgically remove peace from my life. I wish I had all that time …

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