How To Know Your Passion

What is passion?

Passion can be described as an intense, powerful feeling that you’re experiencing towards something or someone. It is typically characterized by strong emotions — sometimes pleasant, sometimes unpleasant.

Your passions influence your actions and behaviors in positive and negative ways. They motivate you to do things you have never done before, and keep you motivated when you are trying to achieve your goals.

It has been documented that people who feel passionate about what they do are happier than those who don’t. Also, research shows that individuals with higher levels of passion are more productive and successful in both their personal and professional lives.

So, how do you know if you are passionately engaged in some area of life? Here are 10 easy questions to consider. If you find at least six of these answers “yes,” then it may be time to reevaluate your current state of affairs and see what you can add to your repertoire in terms of experiences and opportunities.

1. I am easily distracted by other activities or topics
I wouldn’t say I totally lack passion, but I certainly need to work on it. Sometimes, I get so focused on one thing for too long that I lose focus on what else needs my attention. This happens mostly because there just isn’t anything else right now!

If this is the case, it might be helpful to make room in your schedule to address this problem.

Make a list of things you like

It is very important to recognize your passion by doing it for something, not someone. If you are constantly looking at the wall or floor while listening to music, that’s probably because you love listening to music!

You can also make a list of activities that you enjoy. You may know of other ways to spend your time, but none feel quite right unless you really want to do them.

It takes a lot of effort to identify your passions, but once you do, you will find yourself spending more time engaged in them than you would otherwise.

You will also start to notice changes in your mood and behavior, as well as physical symptoms (such as pain) when you aren’t able to focus on what you were planning to do.

That doesn’t mean you should go crazy about everything that you think might be your passion, though! Having too many distractions can prevent you from finding out if some ideas truly matter to you.

Ask yourself what more I need to know?

It’s easy to get distracted by all of the things that you want, and thinking about how to make those things happen can be tempting. But if you are looking for something that you really want, you will have to ask yourself why you want it.

If you don’t, then you will never know if you truly found your passion or not. You could spend your life trying to create one thing when what you really wanted was something different!

You see, we usually think of ourselves as someone who doesn’t know what they want until they have it. But there is a big difference between people with this perception and people who understand their own passion.

The first type cannot identify their passion because they believe they must earn it through experiences. They may even put off seeking out experiences because they fear they won’t find it.

On the other hand, people who know their passions aren’t afraid to experience things, but they also recognize that some experiences will pass quickly unless you feel an intense desire to continue exploring them.

These individuals are aware that they do not necessarily need to be in a position to enjoy what they want to fully appreciate it, nor does every person get the chance to pursue their dreams. Therefore, they move on to their next goal without too much hesitation.

Look at your passion in terms of length of time it has existed

Even if you never feel like doing something, you might still know what you love because you have done it before.
If you ever felt an urge to do something, chances are you’ve been thinking about it for a long time.

It is very possible that you had dreams as a child or young kid where you wanted to be famous, rich, or powerful. These are all good examples of passions.

Knowing what you loved when you were little can help you find yours now.

You may also recognize some of these things later in life. For example, most people who love money enjoy spending it, so there is a part of them that loves having power over other people.

There was a time though when they didn’t care much for material wealth, but once they acquired it, their feelings changed.

Ask yourself what more I need to do?

It’s easy to get distracted by life, work and other commitments that keep you from investing in things that matter to you. You might be spending your time working for the rest of your life instead of starting a career or marriage you want.

If you feel like you are wasting your time, don’t worry about it yet. That is a good thing because it means you are aware enough of yourself to recognize that you aren’t feeling passionate about something and it isn’t showing.

It's important to remember that no one but you can change how you feel, so if you're not feeling very enthusiastic today then you will have to make changes to address that.

By addressing the reasons why you aren’t excited you'll find that your passion returns and you learn new skills along the way. So, ask yourself what else you need to do to bring out this passion?

Are there opportunities you've been ignoring? Are you limiting yourself in ways that don't allow you to explore all of the possibilities? If you think so, then you should try to break these habits and open up to new experiences.

There was a famous quote that goes something like ‘the best reason for living is to spend each day trying to make a difference’. If you are too busy to pursue dreams and goals that mean something to you, then you are probably missing an opportunity to live your life.

Consider starting a business based on your passion

Starting your own business can be a great way to achieve your dreams and fulfill your potential. Many successful entrepreneurs made their fortunes by doing what they loved to do, so why not follow their lead?

If you feel that buying a restaurant is your dream job, then go for it! But make sure your financial situation can handle the investment first.

Alternatively, if being surrounded by lots of people is your thing, consider opening up a coffee shop or bar. Or maybe you have an area of expertise — something like designing websites or painting. You could offer your services to others through online platforms or as in-store workshops and seminars.

Your passions don’t need to relate directly to making money, but if there are opportunities available, take them.

Try to make it a “9” thing

As mentioned earlier, you will never know what your passion is if you are not looking into all of the possibilities.

So, how do you find out what you love doing? By trying out different things!

The best way to figure this out is by thinking about it as a process where you try many types of things. You may or may not like each one, but at the very least you will learn something from them.

That something can be anything from learning a new skill to discovering that some people are more creative than you. There is no wrong time to explore these things!

And once you have found your passion, you will feel happy every day while spending time practicing it. This will also help you achieve other goals such as career success and personal growth.

Focus on your weaknesses

We are all given different gifts, skills, and qualities in this world. Some of us have been told we’re “special” from an early age, while others feel that they do not quite fit into this category.

But whether you recognize it or not, you already know what your passion is. You may just need to work on developing it, improving it, and bringing it out more.

It is very simple to identify your passions- something most people can do at a young age. Take a look at some famous examples!

Abraham Lincoln loved reading very much and spent a lot of time doing so as a child. He would read books until late at night and learn about many things. His parents encouraged him to pursue his dreams and believe in himself even if everyone around him was not sure he could succeed.

This made Abraham understand that though life may seem difficult at times, you only get one chance to live yours, so make the most of it.

He also enjoyed playing music and singing when he was a kid, and learned how to play several instruments. As president, he wrote many speeches which included stories and songs. These lyrics were written by him and influenced his ideas and speech patterns.

Mark Zuckerberg likewise grew up loving learning new things and studying hard. At a young age, he taught himself computer programming and created his own website and app.

Become an expert at it

There are many ways to know what you like and what makes you feel passionate. What works for one person may not work for another, so try experimenting with different types of passion-testing to see which ones work for you.

Some people learn about their passions through experiences or conversations they have. For example, some people find out how much they love reading by picking up a new book and seeing what happens.

You can also do things that make you passionate such as practicing yoga or taking music lessons. If you're already involved in activities that make you happy, great! But if you don't, there's no reason why you shouldn't be.

There are several strategies you can use to identify your passions. The best way depends on who you are as a person and what qualities you think matter when it comes to passion.