Purpose Is Specific: Why Your Journey Deserves Intention

How to walk in purpose when life is already so full

By: Dr. Debranetta, Mom, Strategist, Researcher, Chief of Staff

In a world that constantly urges women to do it all, it’s easy to start living on autopilot. I know firsthand how autopilot feels. It’s easy to fall into a rhythm of waking up, doing what needs to be done, and crashing into bed at night, wondering where the day went. Can you relate? But here’s the truth I want every career mom to hold close: Purpose is specific. It’s not a vague idea or a one-size-fits-all path. It’s a personal assignment. And yours is tied directly to who you are, what you’ve walked through, and the lives you’re meant to impact.

Your Journey Deserves Intention

As moms, we often prioritize everything and everyone else. But somewhere in between pickups and project deadlines is you. Your purpose might not look like the next person’s, but it’s yours. It may unfold slowly, in the quiet yeses of obedience, or in the bold steps of reinvention. But make no mistake: it’s specific to you, and it’s necessary.

3 Ways to Walk in Purpose When Life is Already so Full

How do we walk in purpose when life is already so full? This is such a loaded question! And honestly, I’m not sure if I (or anyone else) would ever fully know the answer. Life is dynamic. In an instant, things change. One thing I am sure of is that purpose doesn’t wait for perfect timing. The things that we are called to do often find use if we’ve not already found it.

Another thing that I’ve realized is that when you walk in it, you’ll start to notice more peace, more clarity, and more fulfillment, even when your calendar is full. Because when you’re operating in your God-given lane, everything else starts to flow differently.

Here are 3 ways to walk in purpose when life is already full:

Pray for clarity. God isn’t hiding your purpose from you. Instead, he reveals it step by step when you invite Him into your everyday, not just your big decisions.
Plan with intention. Align your goals, your schedule, and your boundaries with what truly matters. If it doesn’t serve your purpose, it doesn’t deserve your energy.
Prosper in obedience. Prosperity isn’t just about money. Prosperity has more to do with fruitfulness and the ability to live well. When you walk in purpose, even the hard seasons can produce growth, joy, and legacy.

Here is a word of wisdom as it relates to planning with intention. In this quick video I share a planning technique that is rooted in being intentional with one’s time and capacity.

To Wrap it Up

The goal of my blog post is to share practical tips with my audience in a way that is digestible AND actionable. Today, I was inspired to blog with the topic of “purpose” in mind. Too often, I find that we overcomplicate purpose.

I hope you are encouraged and know that you were designed to build, nurture, lead, and thrive on purpose. These three tips should help you to never water down your calling or compare your assignment. Because purpose is specific. And yours is waiting for you to walk boldly in it.