Some people just know what they are passionate about, but most of us do not find our true passion overnight.  Finding one’s passion is usually a process, realized through a series of small discoveries. Often, it is easier to identify the things you do not want, or do not like to do than the things you would like to do.

To move along with the process of identifying your passions ask yourself these 3 questions:

1. What are the things you do that energize you?

Helping people energizes me. When I get off a call or a meeting where I felt I made a difference in someone’s life I feel rejuvenated.
Keep a journal of activities you do, and write next to them what made you feel energized, neutral, and what made you feel drained. The activities that make you feel drained should probably be part of the “I do not want to do list”.
Is there a consistent theme in the energizing column?

2. What topic could you spend hours reading and learning about without getting bored?

To my husband’s dismay, I can spend days immersed in psychology, coaching, and self help courses, articles and books.
What do you love to learn about?

3. What was it that you thought you wanted to be as a child? 

Often your true passions arise early on in your life. I wanted to be a Psychologist. Going through my bachelor’s degree in Psychology, I realized that dealing with other people’s mental health issues had an adverse affect on my well being. I channeled my passion to help people into HR and coaching.
Are you still passionate about the thing you wanted to be as a child?

Do you want to get unstuck and find the job you love? Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 14, 12:30PM EST, for a webinar by Julie Boyer, CPCC the love-your-job-coach and author of the book Just Give Me Meaningful Work: Escape Your Exhausting Job and Start Making a Difference. Julie helps women who are stuck in the wrong job- or approaching burnout- create meaningful work for themselves, so they can experience deep fulfillment and joy in life.