"Follow your career passion!" It's a phrase we've been hearing since starting to look for a job.
Why is everybody talking about career passion? What is it? And how can you find it?
Dr. Job Pro is here today to discuss that topic.Some people get the chance to work for jobs they enjoy and feel excited about, but some others don't even try to explore what they're genuinely interested in.
You might be wondering why you'd even exert the effort to find your career passion. Why not working what gets you good money?
Why should you look for your career passion?
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When people find their career passion, they enjoy their work more and achieve a fulfilling life.
It's essential to exert much effort first before deciding if this career path is your passion or not.
Passion doesn't make the tire of work go away. Let's be realistic about it.
Work would still feel tiring and sometimes dull because any job is. The difference about passion is that it makes you more in control of your choices instead of following what others want from you.
Here are ten ways to figure out your career passion and find it.
1- Notice your interests
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Some of these activities might be your future career passion.
2- Try brainstorming
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Use a pen and paper to express your thoughts and explore your career options.
It doesn't have to be organized. Just let your thoughts flow on paper.
3- Talk to the ones you trust
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Ask your friends and family if they think there's a specific job suitable for you the most.
You can also observe others' jobs and ask yourself if you'd be interested in these jobs.
4- Don't give up
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Remember that it's okay not to be talented when it comes to your career passion if you want to pursue a specific job, you can practice, and do your best.
Even those who master specific jobs exceptionally well took so much effort and time to become who they are now.
5- Let yourself get inspired
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Widen your circle and socialize with successful people. They will influence and encourage you to pursue your passion.
Moreover, don't hesitate to ask them questions and let yourself be eager to know about their secrets of success.
6- Do enough research
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Make sure to know well about which courses and certifications you should receive before starting a new job.
7- Do your passion as a side job
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Once you make sure that your passion is the perfect fit for you, you can quit your old job.
For more information, What’s your side hustle going to be?
8- Don't listen to your negative voices
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You'll meet different hardships on your way of exploration, and you'd want to stop trying. Please don't!
The way to reaching your career passion won't be that magical or perfect, which is okay because life is all about trying hard.
9- Remind yourself that it's worth it
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Remind yourself that you don't want to be spending your whole life doing something that you don't enjoy or love.
Some people will tell you it's just a job, and it doesn't matter at all, but it does.
10- Practice
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In conclusion, only courageous people make a decision and follow their career passion. You can be one of them by following the previous steps and get a fulfilling goal in your life.