Top 3 Ways to Help a Young Adult Find Their Purpose

Every young adult faces moments of uncertainty. Questions like “Who am I?” “What do I want for my future?” and “How do I actually get there?” can feel overwhelming—for them and for their families.

At Extraordinary Purpose, we’ve seen that finding direction doesn’t happen all at once—it’s a journey built on three powerful pillars. These pillars guide young adults to uncover who they truly are, gain clarity about where they’re headed, and step into the identity of their best self.

Here are the top three ways to help a young adult find their purpose, drawn directly from our life coaching program for young adults.

1. Learning More About Themselves

Before a young adult can create a vision for the future, they must first understand who they are today. This means:

• Exploring values: What really matters to them? What do they stand for?

• Discovering passions and strengths: What activities light them up? Where do they naturally excel?

• Noticing patterns: How do distractions, habits, and mindsets help—or hold them back?

When young adults pause and reflect on these questions, they begin to build self-awareness. And self-awareness is the foundation of confidence and purpose.

2. Gaining Clarity on Their Future and Goals

Clarity creates direction. Without it, young adults can feel like they’re drifting—unsure of what comes next after high school, during college, or in the early stages of adulthood.

We help them move past that fog by:

• Defining short-term goals they can act on right now.

• Crafting a long-term vision that inspires and excites them.

• Identifying practical next steps that connect today’s actions to tomorrow’s dreams.

This process takes what feels overwhelming and breaks it down into simple, actionable steps. It’s no longer about “having it all figured out,” but about moving forward with clarity and momentum.

3. Stepping Into the Identity of Their Best Self

Purpose isn’t just about knowing—it’s about becoming. The third pillar of our program focuses on helping young adults step into the identity of their best self by:

• Building positive and supportive habits (like consistent routines, accountability check-ins, and focus blocks).

• Taking small daily steps that move them forward, challenge them, and help them grow.

• Practicing resilience and self-discipline so they learn from setbacks instead of being stopped by them.

This pillar is where transformation happens. Young adults begin to see themselves not as who they were yesterday, but as who they are becoming—confident, motivated, and living with direction.

Final Thoughts

Helping a young adult find their purpose is about more than advice or quick fixes. It’s about creating space for them to discover who they are, where they want to go, and how to take real steps forward.

At Extraordinary Purpose, these three pillars—self-discovery, clarity, and stepping into their best self—are the foundation of every coaching journey we guide young adults through.

If your son or daughter is feeling stuck or unsure of their next steps, know this: with the right support, they can move from drifting to thriving.

Book a discovery call with us today  and let’s explore how life coaching can help your young adult step into their future with confidence and purpose.