Have you ever been told, “Discover what you’re passionate about and it will all work out”? That’s all well and good but what if you’re not passionate about anything?
If you find yourself asking, “Why am I not passionate about anything?” or “Why am I not excited about anything anymore,” don’t fret. This is a common feeling among many adults, especially as they find themselves in safe, secure, stable careers. They’re fine and life is fine… but that’s about it.
Passion and Purpose
Feeling disconnected from your job or career is pretty common but that doesn’t mean it’s the way it should be. Additionally, just because you’re feeling that way right now, it doesn’t mean that’s the way it’s always going to be. Feeling a lack of passion, excitement, or drive in your life is actually a good thing because it means you have a heightened sense of awareness. You realize that you’re not reaching your full potential, which is more than you can say for most people. This realization is crucial for change.
Understanding Your Passion in Life
The key to discovering your true passion in life is to understand what passion even is. Is it a hobby? Is it a mission? Is it one singular thing that can be attained?
A Passion Vs. A Hobby
First things first, passions are not the same as hobbies. While they may share some traits, the two differ in terms of what they can bring to the table of your life’s purpose. A passion is something that’s inside you; it’s a driving force, a source of motivation, a “why” for why you do things. Why you get up in the morning, why you interact with certain people in the way that you do, etc.
A hobby, on the other hand, is a way you enjoy spending your time. This can be related to your life’s passion but it can also simply be a light, fun, easy activity.
Discovering Your Passion
If you have a feeling like there’s got to be something more but you just don’t know what it is, it’s likely that you’re on the cusp of discovering your passion. Now the trick is to get you over the hump so you can live a life of excitement and happiness.
Why Am I Not Passionate and How to Get There
There are many reasons people don’t feel passionate about things. They could be depressed and may feel that life has kicked them down one too many times. Alternatively, they could feel lost and directionless. If the latter sounds like you, here are a few tips to put you on the right path:
- Write down your interests
- Think of a time when you were truly happy
- List out your strengths
- Try less
This last one is tricky because it seems counterintuitive: try less? Yes! Don’t focus so much on discovering your passion. Instead, let it come to you. Chances are, it’s closer than you think.
More often than not, the truth is that most people actually do have a life’s passion and purpose; they’re just holding themselves back from expressing it.
Perhaps you were told that your dreams and ambitions were too big or unrealistic. Hearing that one too many times could cause anyone to abandon their life’s goals and trade them in for a humdrum life of complacency. That doesn’t mean you’re not passionate about anything; it may just mean that your passion has been cloaked by negativity. Now is the time to remove that cloak and come into your own.
Reinvesting in Yourself
Working with a coach and embarking on a program of self-discovery is one of the best ways to uncover what you’re truly passionate about and help you get excited about life again. Don’t despair. That joyous mentality you once had as a child can come back in an instant once you rediscover your passion and start to live in a way that’s authentic to your essence.
At Neothink University, one of our key programs is the Passion Development Course. Here, we break down how and why keeping your passion alive is crucial for living a fulfilling life. This course delivers unique strategies that help members fuel their daily lives with enthusiasm and excitement. You’ll learn how to stay motivated, discover your passions, and turn them into a driving force for success.
Are you ready to step into the most exciting time of your life? If living a life of passion sounds interesting to you, you’re ready to join Neothink. Learn more about us and our offerings today.
