Best Tips to Find Your Passion
Sometimes, you may feel unmotivated because you lack a
sense of direction, feel discouraged or un-passionate . At times like these,
you may want to consult these tips.
1. The first step is to figure out what is it that you
want or truly want. Where does your mind wander off to when you’re doing
something. For example, when you’re at school, what are you thinking instead of
studying? When you’re working, are you satisfied? If not, what is it that you
picture yourself doing instead? If you had a old passion, what was it and why
are you not continuing it?
2. After you figure out what you want, set goals. Ask
yourself what you want to do with your passion and what point of it do you want
to reach. For example, if it’s an academic goal, you may set goals to do well
on your undergraduate studies so you can become a psychologist. If it’s a
sport, you may set goals to play better. Once you know what you want, you have
to know how far you want to go.
3. Set a plan. Once you know what you want and where you
want to go, you need to set up plans to get there. For example, if you want to
become a psychologist, you know that to become a psychologist, you need a PhD
in psychology and you know the steps needed. You need to do well in your
undergraduate studies and you need to have a lot of related experiences. So
figure out the obstacles and take the steps to get there, but also break the
steps down into smaller parts.
4. Along the way, you will face set backs. Every time you
do, think of it as a chance to become stronger and more proficient at what you
do. Think of them as challenges that you must overcome to make yourselves
deserving of the goals. Get help from others if necessary and keep going.
5. Find someone who inspires you and aspire to be like
them. Usually, it’s recommended that we have some role model or teacher for
guidance. But not everyone is lucky and
it’s not easy to find someone who can help you. However, keep looking and you will
surely find someone. It doesn’t have to be a real person.
6. Reward Yourself. This is the easiest way to keep
yourself motivated. If your goal is based on personal growth, the growth itself
is the reward. But if your goals are based on extrinsic factors like money,
then money is the reward. So know what you’re gaining and use it to push
yourself forward.
7. Team up with others. Your goals could be tied to
others and you can both work together to achieve the goals. By working with
others, you will feel less lonely and you can both encourage and help each
other. However, just be sure to pick the right teammates.
8. Read Self-help books. I think sometimes we become too
self-reliant that we don’t really feel the need to get help or refer to others.
However, to accomplish anything, you need plans and direction. These books can
provide you with the tools and advice you need to solve your problems and to
help you get from point A to B.
Image source: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/998420
Post a Comment