Defining Personal Fulfillment

No matter what the world believes personal fulfillment means, the only thing that matters is what the idea means to you. Achieving this goal is neither, bad, nor good, because this preconceived idea of personal fulfillment is false. I believe personal fulfillment is construed, planned and accomplished by you, the individual. Therefore, you as an individual, along with the influences of society, can come to a safe conclusion on how you will achieve personal fulfillment. A safe conclusion would be one you determine that will only benefit you in the future, not a decision that may steer you away from achieving your goal. The world portrays personal fulfillment as a specific lifestyle that one must live. Personal fulfillment is just that, personal. By closely examining your life, observing what society expects of you, and making the right decisions, you will achieve your idea of personal fulfillment.
The most important aspect of determining your idea of personal fulfillment is you. You must ask yourself, “Why am I here?” What do you believe is your purpose in life? Many people live several years and make many wrong decisions before they truly realize what is right for them. Others may never realize their true potential. An individual’s highest desires are not true personal fulfillment. Owning a mansion and driving a Rolls Royce after becoming a celebrity is personal fulfillment as portrayed by society and the media. However, this is not your idea of personal fulfillment. You must accept the fact that these materialistic things have nothing to do with being content in life. By assessing your talents, acquisitions, and potential, you will be able to achieve your individual goal.
Daily encounters with people are inevitable. You cannot easily avoid the public, your family or friends. As a human being, living a normal life, you will interact with other individuals. What does this have to do with personal fulfillment? Well, no matter what kind of people you choose to surround yourself with, they will always influence you in one way or another. Choosing the right way to react to these influences is the key to gaining personal fulfillment. People will have a influence on your personal fulfillment, but do not allow those influences to negatively affect you. Society has such high standards for itself. However, you cannot let these standards limit you from becoming fulfilled. No matter how much pressure you endure, or arguments you have, do not forget that personal fulfillment is just that, personal.