The AP How to find your passion

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STEP ONE Get clear on what passion means to you. When asked what living an on-purpose life feels like, most people describe jumping out of bed excited about the day ahead. Words such as happy, fulfilled, content and making a difference are also used. But these words all mean different things to different people. For some, respect and prestige equal happiness, while for others, happiness comes from being part of a cause that’s bigger than themselves or leaving a legacy. If you’re unsure of your passion, the first place to start is to get clear about why you want to be in a career you’re passionate about, rather than one that simply keeps you busy and pays the bills. So, over to you. Complete the following sentences: I will know I’ve found my passion when ....................................................................... …….................................................................................................................................... When I’ve found my passion my life will (describe how your daily/overall life will look) …........................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ When I’ve found my passion I will feel…….................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ Now re-read these completed sentences. These collectively form your compass. These are the feelings and outcomes you’re chasing, which means that from now on, when you’re trying to work out if you should take a new job, quit your current one or try a career path you think could be a good fit for you, ask yourself if the decision is well aligned with your definition of passion. If it moves you closer to the life you’ve described above, then you’re on the right path. If it doesn’t, think very carefully before moving down that path. .
STEP TWO Identify the strengths you take for granted. Most of us tend to be hard on ourselves. We focus on our weaknesses, failures and what we’re yet to achieve. What we forget is that just as we look enviously at others’ lives and talents, they do the same to us. In this step, let’s focus on the things you naturally excel at – these are the things that come so naturally to you that you may be oblivious to the fact that you’re better at doing these things than the average person. So how can you identify these strengths? A good place to start is answering the following questions: When others approach me for advice, they usually want help with ............................. .............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................. My friends would say I’m good at…...................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................. Now re-read these completed sentences. These indicate the things you’re already an expert at doing. The things you choose to give people advice on for free and in your own time strongly indicate the career fields you may naturally excel in and enjoy. Now imagine if you could be paid to do these things? The good news is that in one way or another, you can. You just have to think laterally. For example, if you’re the go-to girl for calming your friends down when they’re having relationship problems, your ideal career could involve counselling. And if you’re always taking the lead when there’s an event to be planned, yes you could literally have a future in event planning, but if you think more laterally you may find that other careers that involve project management appeal to you. .
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