Tips and Advice You Can Use to Discover Your Passion
Do you feel like you are in a rut and are just frustrated with life? If you are not receiving any joy or satisfaction from your work or from life in general, then maybe you need to re-evaluate things. It can be quite difficult to determine your passion, or passions. This article will provide a few guidelines and steps you can use to establish what makes you happy and to answer that burning question: what am I passionate about?
Being frustrated and unaware of where your passions lie can affect many types of people. Here are just two examples: a young employee has a job simply to pay the bills, but hates every second of it; a housewife loves staying at home and looking after the kids, but is nagged by a constant feeling of emptiness.
Both of the above examples could be due to not knowing what one’s passion is. They also show that anyone can feel lost, whatever the circumstances or life choices.
The tricky thing about passion is that it is hard to think about it, you have to feel it… in your heart. It sounds quite cheesy, but it's true. An easy way to get started is to adopt a positive outlook on life and to be passionate about everything you do, even if it's something like washing your hair or making lunch. So let’s get to the juicy stuff. How do you find your passion or at least try to?
Love Everything You Do
If you can’t change what you do, change how you do it. It’s that simple. If you don’t like something, then stop doing it or change your mindset about it. Deciding to love everything you do is like starting the metaphorical engine of your life; it will steer you in the right direction and towards a happier and more positive life.
When It’s Not Working, Stop
Many people feel pure hatred about their jobs and want to do something different, but feel stuck. They complain constantly and don’t do anything about it because they can’t figure out what they are passionate about. Of course, complaining is the worst thing you could do; it will not solve anything. Some schools of thought believe that the only way to figure out what you are passionate about is to first quit your job. The urgency to make a living and earn a salary might be just the thing you need to finally realise your passion. Even if you don’t find it out the first time, quit and try again until you find it. Others advise a more prudent approach and recommend that you at least save enough money to sustain you for several months before bidding your boss adieu.
Surround Yourself with Positivity
If you find yourself reading too many books or watching too many films that have a negative connotation or even a negative attitude toward something you could possibly be passionate about, stop. Try to surround yourself with positive people because the negativity can bring you down and make your dreams and aspirations rather hazy and unclear. Watch movies, listen to music, read books and surround yourself with people who share your passions and could possibly spark them. If you need some extra help with embracing a positive lifestyle, perhaps try using some assistance through self-help books.
Find Your Love
What do you love to talk about or learn about? This should be a great indicator. However, if you find it difficult to pinpoint something specific that stands out, maybe chat to a close friend or a colleague. Ask them what their interests and passions are and you might find that you share similar ones. Maybe you should consider finding a hobby? Try out different things to see what you like most. You might even find that your interest in a hobby leads to ideas which lead to businesses.
Making Money Comes Second
If you want to spend your life doing something you love, then making money must not be the primary concern. If making money becomes your main concern, you will limit your passions and instantly go back to the beginning - a rut! Doing what you love will eventually lead to making money. And even if it takes a little longer than expected, it will be worth it.
The moral of the story is: you need to start walking the walk, stop talking about it and just do! Otherwise, you might sit in a rut, an unhappy and unfulfilled life for ever. So start now and don’t wait another second to make your dreams a reality.