By Kristen D Howe
Photo: skinnygirlfatpassion.com
If someone asked you, "what is your passion?" do you have a ready answer? Or would you be stumped by such a question and excuse yourself while you figure that one out?
It's not easy to find your passion. You might be enthusiastic about a lot of things, or conversely, you might not even like anything at all! People are always talking about things like personal calling and following what your heart tells you, but how exactly can you glean those answers from within? Below are five things to ponder and try that could help you pinpoint your true passion in life.
1. What do you love the most? There are no right and wrong answers here. To find your passion, you need to be honest with yourself, even if you think that the true answer sounds downright silly or shallow. For instance, if you say you love comic books and could spend hours reading and archiving them, then maybe your personal calling has something to do with the comic book industry! Who knows, you might have a talent for illustrating or story-telling. Look into your biggest, most passionate interests for clues on what you really want to do in your life.
2. Ask friends to tell you what they think is your strongest point. Harness the power of social networking to find your passion. If you're active on Facebook or Twitter, contact your closest friends - and don't even bother including the several hundred so-called friends you have never met face to face! - and ask them to Tweet or post on your wall what they think is your forte. Remind them that it is a serious request. You would be amazed by the insights one can actually gain from this social networking activity, and you might even realize that you had a personal calling you yourself did not recognize!
3. Take online quizzes. There are countless websites featuring online quizzes to help you find your passion. They ran the gamut from career assessment tests to personality tests. Don't just settle for one. Have fun taking a myriad of tests and gather the results. Look for the common denominators in them; they are indicative of not just your talents but also of what you really want to accomplish. If you end up with two or three strong points, then reflect on each interest until you realize which among them appeals to you the most.
4. Look back at your childhood. There are people who found their personal calling as early as their elementary days. There are many famous people who recall already indulging in their respective passions - acting, business, sports, et cetera - when they were old enough to go to school. Perhaps as a child you were already quite the entrepreneur with your lemonade or brownie stand. Or you probably participated in every school play either as an actor or director. The things you enjoyed so much as a child are valuable hints to what you want to do as an adult.
5. What excites you to give it a try even at the risk of failing repeatedly? You may find your passion in the things you dare to try, regardless of the sacrifices involved. So think hard about what you would be willing to go out on a limb for. It could be putting up a business even in this shaky economic climate. Or it could involve you to finally show up at auditions and keep trying for every single role until you make it in Hollywood. If you're willing to give one hundred of percent of yourself into an endeavor, then you've found your personal calling.
It takes effort to find your passion, but once you have determined it, working towards your interests and goals will be the most fulfilling experience of your life. Good luck and may you find success in your endeavors.
Photo: skinnygirlfatpassion.com
If someone asked you, "what is your passion?" do you have a ready answer? Or would you be stumped by such a question and excuse yourself while you figure that one out?
It's not easy to find your passion. You might be enthusiastic about a lot of things, or conversely, you might not even like anything at all! People are always talking about things like personal calling and following what your heart tells you, but how exactly can you glean those answers from within? Below are five things to ponder and try that could help you pinpoint your true passion in life.
1. What do you love the most? There are no right and wrong answers here. To find your passion, you need to be honest with yourself, even if you think that the true answer sounds downright silly or shallow. For instance, if you say you love comic books and could spend hours reading and archiving them, then maybe your personal calling has something to do with the comic book industry! Who knows, you might have a talent for illustrating or story-telling. Look into your biggest, most passionate interests for clues on what you really want to do in your life.
2. Ask friends to tell you what they think is your strongest point. Harness the power of social networking to find your passion. If you're active on Facebook or Twitter, contact your closest friends - and don't even bother including the several hundred so-called friends you have never met face to face! - and ask them to Tweet or post on your wall what they think is your forte. Remind them that it is a serious request. You would be amazed by the insights one can actually gain from this social networking activity, and you might even realize that you had a personal calling you yourself did not recognize!
3. Take online quizzes. There are countless websites featuring online quizzes to help you find your passion. They ran the gamut from career assessment tests to personality tests. Don't just settle for one. Have fun taking a myriad of tests and gather the results. Look for the common denominators in them; they are indicative of not just your talents but also of what you really want to accomplish. If you end up with two or three strong points, then reflect on each interest until you realize which among them appeals to you the most.
4. Look back at your childhood. There are people who found their personal calling as early as their elementary days. There are many famous people who recall already indulging in their respective passions - acting, business, sports, et cetera - when they were old enough to go to school. Perhaps as a child you were already quite the entrepreneur with your lemonade or brownie stand. Or you probably participated in every school play either as an actor or director. The things you enjoyed so much as a child are valuable hints to what you want to do as an adult.
5. What excites you to give it a try even at the risk of failing repeatedly? You may find your passion in the things you dare to try, regardless of the sacrifices involved. So think hard about what you would be willing to go out on a limb for. It could be putting up a business even in this shaky economic climate. Or it could involve you to finally show up at auditions and keep trying for every single role until you make it in Hollywood. If you're willing to give one hundred of percent of yourself into an endeavor, then you've found your personal calling.
It takes effort to find your passion, but once you have determined it, working towards your interests and goals will be the most fulfilling experience of your life. Good luck and may you find success in your endeavors.
Find your passion and give one hundred percent of yourself into your endeavors. You have only one life to live so make it count by doing what you love best!
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i love always know i have passion for writing and i sincerely wish it could get me somewhere, lol!
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