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Why is it so hard to find my passion?
We put so much pressure on ourselves to figure it out that we chase every idea out there, or just get overwhelmed and decide we’ll never make it, so what we’re currently doing is going to have to be enough. Another thing that makes it hard to find our passion is that we’re so busy we can’t listen to ourselves.
Is it normal to have doubts about your passion?
That’s totally normal. These questions were intended to help you determine if you DO have a clear direction that you’ve been muddying up with self-doubt and second-guessing. But it’s just as common to simply have no idea what you want right now.
Does following your passion make you happy?
When you follow your passion in life, you’re happier overall. You’re more sated with yourself and the decisions that you make, and not weighed down by the common stressors that come along with not doing what you love. Overall, you feel more uplifted and have a far greater piece of mind.
Why is it so hard to find your passion?
There are a few reasons why finding your passion can be a difficult task. Let’s examine them: The numerous expectations from others about what we do with our lives can cloud our judgement of what we’re truly passionate about.
What is passion and why is it important?
Research on passion suggests that we need to understand three key things: (1) passion is not something one finds, but rather, it is something to be developed; (2) it is challenging to pursue your passion, especially as it wanes over time; and (3) passion can also lead us astray, and it is therefore important to recognize its limits.
Should you pursue your passion at work?
Finally, you don’t necessarily even need to pursue passion at work. If your job does not allow you to pursue your passion, or if you just don’t want to do so at work, you can find time and space to pursue activities you are passionate about outside of your job.
What are some common misconceptions about passion?
One common misperception people have about passion is that it is fixed: you either have passion for something or you don’t. The problem with this belief is that it’s limiting, leading us to think of passion as something we discover or happen upon.