Follow Your Passion

June 7^th, 2022

Follow Your Passion

What’s something that you could do forever?

Is that something you would want people to remember you by?

Whatever came to mind can be defined as your passion. When someone is passionate about something, they yearn to perform the task with every waking hour. Every challenge is viewed as an opportunity to improve proficiency, not as an obstacle. Your passion brings you joy and gives you a sense of purpose.

Now here’s the real question.

What are you doing to follow that passion?

Some passions are more practical than others, but passions aren’t meant to be put on the back burner. A desire to partake in something but a lack of drive would define a mere hobby. Although hobbies also bring joy, they don’t allow the opportunity to apply your creative capabilities in a professional setting.

Statistics show that approximately 65% of Americans are satisfied with their current occupations. Taking a closer look at the study, the answers do not reflect if any of the individuals are passionate about what they do for a living, but rather, how secure they feel with their jobs. In fact, within that same study, only 20% admitted to feeling a true connection with their obligations in the workforce.

It is easy to become complacent when thriving in a comfort zone. This sense of idleness is what transforms passions into hobbies. Everyone has a talent, but not everyone will reach their full potential because they are tied to occupations that simply support their basic needs, not challenge their creativity.

Many feel that they aren’t skilled enough to pursue their passion as a career. Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that occurs when a person feels intimidated by the thought of applying themselves in a field involving their passion due to lack of experience. There are too many individuals that never pursue their true dreams because of the fear of failure. Here are a few things to consider when following your passion:

No One Is Perfect

At all. The professionals that you see in their natural environment have failed time after time again to make it to where they are. Mistakes are inevitable no matter how experienced you are because we are all human. Remember, you are passionate about the task. When you are truly passionate, there is no such thing as failure. If every professional gave up after a setback, we wouldn’t have the luxury of grasping the true meaning of determination. Don’t let small hiccups discourage you from the bigger picture.

Small Changes Yield Huge Results

It can be challenging to pursue your passion if your current occupation has nothing to do with it. There are subtle ways you can attempt to apply your talents at work. If you enjoy writing, try asking your leadership if you could take notes during meetings or create presentations for them. If you take pleasure in photography, try taking pictures for the company so they can use them as needed. Slowly but surely, you will be gaining experience and the confidence to pursue other means of following your passion. If you are unhappy with your current occupation, apply your passion when you can as a motivator to move on to what truly matters to you.

Life Is Short

When you’ve reached the end and look back at all the time you’ve devoted to your passion, will you be satisfied? Don’t allow yourself to be deprived of your true potential. You are deserving of a fulfilling life just like everyone else. Settling in your comfort zone will prevent you from ever achieving any goals you have for pursuing your passion. Don’t quit your daydream without giving yourself the freedom to pursue it.