What exactly is a ‘life passion,’ you ask?
Passion: an “intense, driving, or overmastering feeling of
conviction.” That might be the dictionary definition, but in reality,
it’s hard to define “passion” because it’s a feeling that no words can describe. The history of the word passion gives it a deeper meaning
that makes anyone who has found their passion smile and nod, like it’s a
secret acknowledgement of what it truly means to live for something. In this
article I give the 10 steps to finding your true passion.
1. Make a list of your favorite hobbies. Write down
your favorite activities and
pastimes, even if it’s
from your childhood.
You might already spend time on
your passion without even
realizing it.
2. Start a new hobby. Don’t limit yourself to what you
know. Try getting involved with
hobbies that
your friends and family enjoy. This will lead you to
discover new joys you may have never
considered.
3. Make a list of your talents. They don’t have to be related
to a specific job, just allow the
pen to flow freely on the paper. You
just might discover a passion
hidden in one of your talents.
4. Ask your loved ones. Sometimes other people can see
what makes you happy better than
you can.
5. Look at the long-term interests in your life. Are
there themes or events in your life
that always seem
to pop up? Examine those and see if you can uncover your
life’s passion.
6. Be honest with yourself. Sometimes people
mistake their passion for something
they’re talented at doing
instead of something they want
to be doing. Do what you love, not
just what you’re good at.
7. Make a list of things that dominate your
conversations. If you constantly
turn your talk toward a certain
subject, it may be something you should
actively pursue.
8. Find ways to get involved in your community.
Playing recreational sports
and engaging in activities at the
local community center can
be a great way to meet people.
We can learn a lot from others
through
conversation and
circumstance.
9. Help others. Forget about yourself and try
serving others in your community.
Kindness and charity really can
unlock your real passions in life.
10. Find a mentor. If you can find someone willing to
show you the ropes, you’ll have a
unique insider’s perspective
and a confidant. Plus,
you’ll be able to bypass a lot of the
initial learning curve.
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