And that’s how you find your passion.
Some people know very well what their passion is and what gives them energy, but that is not at all self-evident. Research now shows that you should not look for your passion, but rather develop it.
Finding your passion
in the research article ‘Implicit Theories of Interest: Finding Your Passion or Developing it?’ it emerged that encouraging people to find their passion can lead to them putting all their energy and time into one thing. If things don’t turn out well, there is a chance that they will get stuck. Developing a passion, rather than seeking it, is a healthier way to think about it. It can thus be seen as a continuous, flexible process that requires perseverance and hard work.
Hard work
According to the survey, those who said they had a lot of difficulty with their work were often very proud of what they had achieved. The harder they worked, the more passionate they became. It is often thought that passion is a necessary ingredient for hard work. But let it be exactly the other way around. The more effort you put into something, the more motivated you become.
What do you like?
It is clear that passion does not often come along. It takes sincere effort and hard work. The only way to work passionately is to do something you enjoy. List what you like and what gives you energy, and who knows, you might still find your passion.
Source: Marie Claire US| bimage: Adobe Stock
