Hi there!
Like I said last time, if you don’t love what you do then there’s less chance of you being good at it. It’s not only me, spiritual thinkers like Satsuki Shibuya have been saying “By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others.” So, I can’t be all that wrong when I say that above all, you need to find out what your passion is.
Easy for me to say right? Well, I agree. Giving someone advice to follow one’s passion and actually finding out what you’re passionate about are two separate things. Passion can be something that excites you and/or something that gives you contentment.
I’ve been thinking of ways to discover one’s calling and I’ve come up with this super list on how to find out what it is that you’re made for. So, without further delay, this is how you start the journey:
1. Be positive
Yep, that often repeated advice that we’re all getting tired of hearing. Like it or not, it makes sense. If you start off with a positive attitude, sooner or later you’re going to get there. The only way you’re going to uncover your passion is by believing that there’s something out there for you and that you’re going to be awesome at it.
2. Keep inspiring company
If you’re surrounded by people who haven’t done very well themselves or who love to tell you why you could fail, then your flight is never going to take off. Have people in your life who are inspiring, positive, focused and encouraging. That way every time you do fail (and that may happen many times before you succeed) they’ll be there to inspire you, pick you up and motivate you to keep going.
3. Weed out the negatives
Start with things that you absolutely would never want to do. Make a list of the things you hate doing or situations you intensely dislike being in. Once you have clarity on that, you’re that much clearer about where your options lie.
4. Look for the highs
The best way to find out what you’re good at is by thinking of times and places when you’ve excelled. They could be small events of your life, but important enough for you to remember them. They could be things that you loved doing in childhood or things that you never get bored doing. They are basically situations that get you excited and that have given you a high and a sense of achievement. These are the clues that will lead you to your passion.
5. Draw the picture
Once you know what elements make you happy and have a list of your talents, all you have to do is draw a picture which includes most of them. What I mean is, think about how you can fit all or at least some of those elements into a profession. If a particular occupation includes doing quite a few things that you enjoy and are good at, then in all likelihood you’ve found your passion.
6. Conquer fear
Always when you set out to do something others haven’t, you are going to face objection and resistance. Alternatively, there may be a lot of competition or many apprehensions about what you feel is your area of expertise. Somebody once said “a head full of fears has no space for dreams”. The only way you’re ever going to get there is by casting away all doubts and really going at it.
7. You only get there if you start
Whatever concerns you have, the only way you’re ever going to get started is by STARTING. Make a plan and go for it. Cross the bridges when they come, don’t waste time thinking of “what happens if” otherwise you’ll be left just mulling. If you jump, you’ll learn to swim. You’ll probably gulp down some water, come up gasping for air, but eventually you’ll learn to float. If you’re serious about it, you’re going to make it work.
8. Failure is part of the game
So you just might fail. Well you need the courage to accept that may be this wasn’t really what you’re in the world for. Advice? You made a mistake (we all do), accept and move on. Start over and keep looking, there’s always something that each person is good at.
It takes a lot of courage to get out of your comfort zone and follow your heart. Sometimes it works, sometimes it takes a while. My all time mantra: Have patience, give yourself a break and believe in YOU.
Take care and don’t give up!
Magbè
Interesting reading! I really agree with all your points specially the first one!
Glad you found it interesting, Sofia
You got it all, all your tips are just the perfect and required ones to discover oneself.
Glad these tips are helpful.
YES!! Surrounding yourself with inspiring people is so important! It’s what keeps us striving to be our best! Great article!
Glad you found the post helpful.
Good tips! I believe that passion is something that makes our life better and more interesting 😀
Glad you found it helpful.
I absolutely resonate with the second point. You are who you spend time around and your inner circle of friends can absolutely impact your trajectory in life!
Making the right choice of friends matter.
Such a great post. Finding your passion and purpose is always important
Couldn’t agree less.
Following your passion is the biggest present you might give to yourself. Passion makes life so much better, it boosts confidence in many ways.
I’m with you on this, Lyosha.
Such a great post. Finding your passion is really hard but once you discover it, you will continue to grow and it will help you a lot.
Couldn’t agree less. It took me a long time to, but now, those years of discovery mean nothing to me.
Conquering fear is so important! If you don’t get out of your comfort zone you will never be able to accomplish your end goal!
Totally agree.
I love these tips! I agree with you that failure is just part of it and helps us learn.
Glad you love them.
Yes getting started is the hardest part and the most important! Gotta start somewhere!
Interestingly, once you start, clarity sets in.
I am a firm believer of everything you said. Tell me who are your friends, I’ll tell you you who you are.
This is so vital. Our friends should be tested and trusted.
“failure is part of the game”
I agree.. if there is no failure – there is no success…
You can only appreciate success after you’ve seen what failure looks like.
I spent the last 8 years thinking I was happy being closed off from the world and working from home via my blog and other social media outlets. Recently, I had to go out into the real world and get a “real job”. I found out, over the last few weeks, that I am so much happier now. I was terrified, but I went in trying to be positive, and I have found true happiness. I got lucky in finding a job that I really like and with a bunch of super cool co-workers.
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