Once Inspired

Sorry about the lack of blog activity yesterday. Time caught up with me… and overtook me.

Here are some questions you need to ask yourself. The reason why I have put them in question format is stimulate your mind. Very seldom can there be passion without stimulation. (Now now… settle mense)

I understand that following things step by step is not easy or fun at the best of times. Use this more as a guide line and a reference. You’re an individual. Different things work differently for you. Adapt this. Make it your own.

1. Find Your Joy Factor – Your whole life, what was your best? What gave you butterflies? What made you so excited you just couldn’t help smiling? What made you lekker happy right the way to your toes? Got it? Step 1 complete.

2. What Are Your 3 Most Favorite things to do? If you had a free day with NO commitments, where would you be found? What would you be doing? Who would be there with you?

Special people bring out special things in you. Include them if you can.

3. Where do you excel? What are you really good at? No need for modesty.

4. What do you most want to be remembered for? Write your own obituary through pursuing your passion.

5. If you had a magic lamp with a totally awesome genie that popped out every time you gave it a rub what would you change about your life? How would it look compared to how it looks now? Which aspects of your life are changeable?

6. How does all of this come together in your passion puzzle? Would you say that what you are good at is what brings you joy?

7. What is the first step you need to take so that you can head down the path of your passion?

Okay so now that you have found your passion it is vital that you keep the following in mind:

1. Get Curious – Curiosity is the basis of passion. Hmm… what does this do?

2. Make it a Game – Why? Because it’s fun.

3. Set a Goal – Don’t forget the deadline.

4. Express Yourself – Be original, people might laugh at you. Laughter is good for you. Think of it as you giving something of value to them without having to go out of your way or spend any money.

5. Focus – Cut distractions and eliminate noise.

6. Jigsaw Piecing – Individual snippets of a fascinating whole.

7. Avoid becoming obsessive – How many people really enjoy what they are obsessed about. Obsessions can add to stress. Enjoy it in the moment. Don’t bring your passion into every moment.

9. Steer clear of frustration – Worry less about the results. Enjoy the journey.

10. Leech Enthusiasm – Energy is contagious. Hang out with fun and vibrant people.

12. Fine Tune – Find ways to make the difficult things easy and the boring things fun. Get creative.

13. Seek advice – Ask people for advice. Use your resources.

15. Stay focused – Focus on where you are. Forget about what lies ahead.

16. Play – If the process confuses or bothers you, just play with it. Don’t have a purpose until you can define one.

And there you have it. If you haven’t found your passion yet try it but DON’T QUIT YOUR JOB JUST YET.

(Compiled from various sources)