Money How to Discover Your Passion

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How to F ind Y our Pass ion Method 1 of 3: Brainstorm 1. 1 Think about what you love to do.  To find your passion, you should first take a look at your own life and see if you're already doing something that you love -- but just not doing it very often. Figuring out what you really love to do and channeling it in a productive way that turns it into a passion can help you eplore your heart's desires. !ere are some of the things you should ask yourself when you brainstorm what you love to do" #hat are my goals$ %f % could do one thing for the rest of my life, what would it be$ #hat do % love to do$ #hat would % do, even if % didn't get paid to do it$ #hat makes me feel like nothing else eists$ #hat activity makes me feel completely in my element$

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How to Find Your Passion

Method 1 of 3: Brainstorm1.

1Think about what you love to do. To find your passion, you should first take a look at yourown life and see if you're already doing something that you love -- but just not doing it veryoften. Figuring out what you really love to do and channeling it in a productive way that turns itinto a passion can help you eplore your heart's desires. !ere are some of the things you shouldask yourself when you brainstorm what you love to do"

• #hat are my goals$

• %f % could do one thing for the rest of my life, what would it be$

• #hat do % love to do$

• #hat would % do, even if % didn't get paid to do it$

• #hat makes me feel like nothing else eists$

• #hat activity makes me feel completely in my element$

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&Think about what youve always dreamed of doin!. This is different from making a list of allof the things that make you happy. !ere, you'll have to write down all of those things you'vealways dreamed about, but haven't done because you don't have the time, the money, or becausethey're impractical or even slightly scary. !ere are the uestions you should ask yourself as youbrainstorm what you've always dreamed of doing"

• #hat is the one thing % have always dreamed about, but never got to do$

• #hat did % want to do when % was a child$

• (o % have an impractical dream that % once abandoned$

• %s there something %'ve been afraid to try because it takes me out of my comfort )one$

• %s there something %'ve been wanting to do but haven't done because of financial fears$

• %s there something %'ve always wanted to do but haven't tried because %'ve been afraid %'dfail or just not be very good at it$

• %s there something that someone % know does that thrills me$

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*"reate a !ame #lan. +nce you've written down the answers to your uestions, you may have abetter idea of the type of things that already interest you or the things that you've always wantedto try. ow that you have a bit more information, you can create a plan for finding your passion.!ere are some things you can decide to do"

• ake a goal of trying at least five things on your list. lug them into your calendar.ake a plan for actually doing these things as soon as you can, even that means within ayear, if the activities are more complicated, like traveling to a foreign country.

• ake a goal of trying a few completely new things that take you out of your comfort)one. They don't have to be on your list -- you can just try a few more things that piueyour interest, even if you haven't necessarily always dreamed of doing them or tried

them before.• rioriti)e your potential passions. (ecide which things you'd like to try first. /ou can try

the ones that sound most intriguing first, or you can try the most practical ones first.

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$ditMethod % of 3: &se Your 'nterests to Your (dvanta!e

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1Turn a beloved hobby into a full)time #assion. %f there's already something in your life thatfills you with ecitement, joy, and self-worth, then you should try to turn that hobby or activityinto a full-time endeavor. Though it may scare you to make a big life change, if you knowthere's something you already love, then you should spend more time pursuing it to see if it'syour passion.

• /our hobby could be anything, from ceramics, painting, or poetry, to teaching yoga orscreen printing.

• %f you can't make money with your passion 0like running marathons, for eample, thenyou can find a way to make that hobby the central passion of your life by gettinginvolved in the running world in some other way.

• /ou can transition slowly into spending more time doing your favorite hobby to see ifit's your passion. %f you're afraid to drop everything and devote yourself to this hobbyfull time, then take baby steps. First, spend the entire weekend pursuing your hobby. %fthis makes you reali)e how much you love it, then spend the whole net week pursuingyour hobby. 2fter that, you can see if you want to spend all of your time devoted to thisactivity.

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&*ekindle a +hildhood #assion. /ou may feel like your life has become too routine or boringfor you to have time for dreams and passions, but there must have been a point in your life whenyou had a real dream to pursue something courageous and eciting. Think back to yourchildhood self, and the things you used to dream about when you were a kid or even anadolescent. 3ee if you can find a way to transform these dreams into a passion.

• %f you always wanted to be an astronaut, then maybe this idea doesn't appeal to you uiteas much anymore. 4ut think about why the idea appealed to you in the first place --maybe because it involved eploring space, science, or adventure -- and see if you canfind a new passion out of that.

• 4e brave. %f you wanted to be a singer or an actress, it's never too late to try to fulfill

your dreams.• 5nfortunately, you may have to take a practical approach in some cases. %f you wanted

to be an +lympic gymnast when you were ten and you're forty now, it's unlikely thatthere's a gold medal in your future. 4ut if you were once really passionate aboutgymnastics, see if you can involve yourself in it in some other way, such as being atrainer, coach, or being involved at a gym in some capacity.

• %f you were lucky enough to keep a journal when you were younger, go through it. 3eewhat passions sparked your fancy, and what dreams you wrote about again and again.

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*"ombine your talents. aybe you have more than one talent, like doing tricks on a 46, andyou love to write. 7ould you see yourself writing books on 46 riding and tricks, or truestories about how those riders started out doing what they love$ !ere are a few other ways tocombine your talent"

• aybe you love to write poetry as well as interpretive dance8 could you interpret one ofyour poems, or write a poem about your love for dance$

• %f you're a talented writer, make the most of your writing skills. %f you love something,blogging about it or making a website about it will help you share your passion, use yourwriting skills, and develop your love for what you're doing.

• %f you have a passion for languages and an unrelated field, such as animal rights, see if

you can use your language skills to work as a translator or interpreter in that field.9.

9,o the thin! youve always dreamed about. o matter how gutsy, risky, or impractical thatthing may be, you should work hard to make your dream a reality. #ho knows -- maybe you'lltry salsa dancing and will reali)e its not the thing for you, or you'll travel to the :alapagos%slands and will feel uninspired. 4ut it's more likely that by being brave and doing the thingyou've always dreamed about, you'll be lighting that spark that ignites you.

• 4e determined to pursue your dream, in spite of practical and financial constraints. ake

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a plan that allows you to try your dream out, even if it's only for a little while. %t couldtake a while to save up to pursue this dream or to make the proper arrangements, but itwill be worth it.

• %f you're afraid to try the new thing, like climbing to the top of a mountain, ask yourfriends for their support. /ou don't have to try something new and scary alone.

• 3tart talking about what you're going to do before you do it. %f you really wanted to build

your own treehouse, start telling everyone about it. This will get you closer to makingyour dreams a reality. /ou'll be less likely to back down if everyone knows you want topursue your dreams.

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1Try a new s#ort. /ou may not know it, but your true passion could be mountain biking orarchery. Though you may think you only like to go jogging once in a while, you'll never knowwhat your true passion is until you try. Trying a new sport will get your adrenaline running, willmake you more ecited about the world, and will also be a great form of eercise. %f you findyou really love this sport, you can end up being a teacher, a coach, or even start sharing yourlove for the sport with devoted followers online. !ere are some things to try"

• (ancing. Take a class in salsa, ballroom dancing, fotrot, hip hop, or anything you can

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think of.

• /oga. Take a variety of yoga classes to see if this is your life's calling.

• ;unning. /ou can just run on your own and see how great it feels, or you can set a goalof training for a <= and work your way up to a marathon.

• 3wimming. ot only is swimming a fantastic full-body workout, but you may find thatyour head clears and your body feels like it's eactly where it's supposed to be when

you're in the water. 3wimming in a lake or an ocean can also make you feel more intouch with nature.

• artial arts. Take a karate or jujitsu class and see how it makes you feel.

• Team sports. >oin a bowling, baseball, softball, soccer, or volleyball league and find yourpassion for a new sport as well as the joy of sharing it with others.

• ?ess-traditional sports. Try curling, archery, mountain biking, skateboarding, or anyother sport that has always intrigued you.

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&$#lore your artisti+ side. /ou may have a wonderful artistic side without even knowing it. Toeplore your artistic side, you can try painting, writing, acting, singing, or designing clothes, just to name a few things. There are a number of things that you can do to find your inner-artist.

• lay an instrument. aybe you loved playing the piano when you were a kid andstopped. :ive it another try.

• #rite. Try your hand at penning a play, poem, short story, or even a novel. /ou may find

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that you have more to say than you think.

• 2ct. /ou don't have to be >ennifer ?awrence to try acting, whether you just have funstaging a play with a few friends, or try to join a local theatre company.

• 3ing. %f you've always had a passion for singing but never had time to share your voicewith others, this is it. /ou can also join a chorus or an a cappella group if singing in agroup is more your thing.

•(raw, paint, or sculpt. 5se a variety of tools to either sketch a drawing, paint alandscape, or create a sculpture. /ou may be able to find your true passion by workingwith your hands.

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*Pi+k u# a new hobby. There are a variety of hobbies that may not reuire any athletic or artistic

skill that can still turn into a passion for you. #hether you want to be a coin collector or pick upa new language, any new hobby you pursue can turn into a real passion for you. !ere are somehobbies you can consider"

• 4irdwatching. /ou can connect with nature while learning a lot about the animalkingdom. %f you're passionate about this, you can write a book or lead bird-watchingepeditions.

• et grooming. aybe you've always loved pets -- now is your time to turn your hobbyinto a full - time passion.

• ?earn a new language. /ou can pick up a language just for fun and then find that you're

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living and breathing foreign words. 7onvert this to a passion by working as a translatoror getting so absorbed in the foreign language that you read and watch movies only inthat language or even move to a foreign country because of it.

• 7ooking. /ou may be taking your stellar cooking skills for granted. %f you already lovecooking, start watching more cooking shows, reading food blogs, and sharing yourrecipes with your friends and see if you can make your love for tasty cuisine into a full-

time passion.• 7arpentry. /ou may be a whi) at building furniture but only do it once in a while. 3ee if

you can turn your skills into a passion by building an entire room of furniture, or evenstarting a small furniture-making business.

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/et out of your +omfort 0one. %f you're having trouble finding your passion, it may be becauseyou're so used to doing the same old thing that you don't have the guts to try anything new. %fyou really want to find your passion, then you'll have to test yourself and step out of yourcomfort )one to find the thing that really appeals to you. !ere are some things to try"

• Try an etreme activity, such as bungee jumping, sky diving, or )ip-lining. /ou may finda new love for this cra)y thing.

• (o something you don't think you're good at. %f you think you're a terrible dancer, cook,knitter, or writer, try spending one hour a week on this act. 3ee if you're not only not asbad as you think, but if you're developing a real love for this activity.

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• %f you're artistically minded, try something more logical, like crossword pu))les orchess. %f you're very practical, try something artistic with less rigid rules, like oilpainting or yodeling.

• %f you're convinced that you're tone deaf, pick up an instrument. ?earn to play the piano,flute, or even the recorder and see how this opens up your world.

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<Travel. Traveling can be a great way to open up your world and find a passion with new eyes.Though your budget may restrict you from etensive traveling, you should do what you can togo to a completely new place and see a new way of living, eating, and breathing. #hetheryou're traveling to a new state or across the world, this can help you find something that you'repassionate about.

• /ou may find that your true passion is travel. %f you find out that you have wanderlust,make the most of it and plan a yearly -- or even a monthly -- trip.

• Take lots of photos when you travel. /ou may find that your new passion is photography.

• :et inspired. 5se your surroundings to find your passion. %f you're on a beach in Florida,you may find that your new passion is shell collecting8 if you're touring the ?ouvre inaris, you may find that your new passion is fine art.

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@olunteer in your +ommunity. Take the time to volunteer in your community, and you mayfind that you have a new passion. There are a variety of ways to volunteer in your community"you can help people develop their writing and reading skills at your local library, volunteer atyour local soup kitchen, or help clean up a park in your community.

• %f you help clean up a park, you can find a new passion for gardening.

• %f you help people learn to read, you may develop a passion for teaching.

• %f you work at a homeless shelter, you may develop a love for helping people in need.

• %f you take a leadership role in a volunteering event, such as organi)ing people to workat a clothing drive, then you may find a passion for leadership.

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ATry new thin!s with the hel# of others. /ou may have a friend who is obsessed with archeryor creating comic books, or a family member who is the best dessert chef in the country. ?et thepeople you know, or the teachers in your community, help you eplore a new talent or passion.

• ?et one of your friends who is really passionate about something give you a tutorial,whether it's robotics or flower arranging. /our friend's passion for that thing will inspireyou.

• !ave your family member introduce you to his favorite thing in the world, whether it'sfiing motorcycles, or fishing. /ou'll be surprised by how passionate you may feel about

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something you knew about for years.

• Take a class. #hether you're taking an art class or a class on the history of the 533;,you may find that having a teacher or professional eplain a concept to you ignites yourpassion. 3ign up for any class that sounds intriguing, whether it's at a communitycollege, online, or at a local rec center, and prepare to be inspired.

• ;ead. ;eading a book by an epert in a certain field or a person who is truly passionate

about something can help you ignite your own passion.

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• Take a day off from everything. %solate yourself from the world for a little while. o chores, nocleaning, no friends, relatives, not even family. 5nplug the TB, turn off your cell and yourphone. %mage you have no deadlines, no mortgage to pay, no worries, no other tasks. ;ela for afew moments then pay attention to your thoughts. (oes your mind envision the net greatgadget$ (o you see yourself building your own business, or designing the net (ymaionhouse$ (o you feel like starting that project you have been thinking about for the past five

years$• %f you find that you're not enjoying some of your old hobbies as much as you used to, that's

okay. 2s humans we are constantly growing and changing, and never stay the same for verylong.

• !ave funC %f it's not fun then find a new passion or hobby.

• Take as long as you need to, your ideas may not come to mind right away, but eventually, youwill find that you already are passionate about something, you just need to trust your instincts. %fit feels right, give it a shot.

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• (on't just dive into an instinct full force. Dverything takes patience, careful planning, and a lotof dedication.

• 3omething you do as a hobby can uickly become a grind if you decide to try to make a livingat it. %f it turns out that doing it full time makes you love it less, consider returning to yourprevious duties. Take a vacation from your EpassionE activity for awhile, then try it again to seeif you can rediscover your love for it.