Does your day look like this: you dread driving to work, sequester yourself from co-workers, eat lunch alone, and hate the actual work and countdown the minutes until you can leave the office? We work forty plus hours every week, which means you're spending a substantial amount of time in a negative atmosphere and mindset. You may be making money, but you're living a skeleton of a life. You're probably not giving the job your best effort, which means you're sacrificing your expertise and knowledge to work in a position you despise.
The good news is that you can change your life and work at a job you love. Many successful people quote that you should follow your heart when deciding on your career path. You've probably heard about or read stories about business leaders who say they would work for free. It doesn't seem like "work" when you love what you do. How can you find your passion? There are a few common steps that will help you discover what's in your heart and guide you to a career you love.
1. Focus on activities you love. Make a list of what types of activities make you happy. Do this every day. What makes you feel good? Think about past jobs or hobbies. If you could earn money doing something you love, what would it be?
2. Be clear on your action steps. This can be harder step to take, as many people doubt that a career can bring happiness. Look at the activities from the first step. What kind of careers do you see? Without over-analyzing your answers, write what steps you need to take to work at your dream job. Don't let self-doubt stop you from making the list. Don't think about the steps in chronological order; it's more important to let the ideas flow.
3. Rid yourself of obstacles. The next step is to name obstacles. What's preventing you from finding your passion? What's stopping you from working at a job you love? It could be limiting beliefs, such as not believing you can truly be happy at work or thinking about the paycheck rather than your heart. Sometimes, we think the obstacles are larger than they are.
4. Change the old mindset. Not only do you need to see the possibilities, you need to feel the emotions attached to a new career. What do you feel about your present job? Imagine how you would feel living your dream. Recognize that fear of change is powerful and keeps most of us paralyzed, but it takes action and even baby steps to overcome it.
5. Find a coach. Did you know that successful people often credit a coach for boosting their business and personal success? A trained consultant will work with you to find out your personality, your goals, and your dreams. He or she will guide you to take necessary, action steps to finding your career or building your business.
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