How to find a job you like? Pleasant and easy career guidance - you will be surprised!
The question is not whether to be or not to be - the question is who exactly to be. After all, we spend most of our lives working and doing our business—mistakes here are unacceptable. Don’t listen to your friends, family and advertising - look for yourself and your place in the world. This is the most important thing!
Express test: find out who you are?
So, first, give yourself a simple but true psychological test. On paper, draw the following shapes: a square, a circle, a triangle, a vertical rectangle and two waves - one below the other. But arrange them in the order you like - the first figure should be your favorite. And she will just tell you about what field of activity you need to look for yourself in.
Square. If this figure was the first, you are a man-nature. Working with animals, plants, and the green world will suit you. Your place of work is a dolphinarium, laboratories, nurseries, botanical gardens, medicine and a travel agency.
Circle. You are a technical person. But this does not mean that you can now only repair cars - in many professions people with a technical mindset are valued. Even among musicians there is such a thing as “technicians” and “hearers.” Those. You will like the kind of work in which skill will be welcomed and where you can hone it.
Triangle. You are a sign person. At school age, you loved mathematics and all the exact sciences, and therefore working as an accountant is very creative for you. Everything related to symbols, encryption, numbers and calculations is all yours. In addition to traditional ones, modern triangle professions include SEO optimizers, analysts (especially analysts!) and programmers. Quite well paid professions, by the way
Rectangle. Was this figure the first? You are an image person. Most likely, you are left-handed, because... exactly right hemisphere(responsible for left hand) produces vivid emotional images and gives a predominance of synthesis in thinking. You can become a successful artist, landscape and interior designer, decorator, screen star or writer. After all, you see the whole world in harmonious images- and this is a rare gift.
Waves. Are there two wavy lines ahead, one above the other? You are a born psychologist. Yours perfect job– this is working with people. These two lines are two souls, two personalities. You - schools, teachers, operators, marketers, realtors and business consultants. As they say: “The whole world is in your hands if you know how to choose your words!”
Freelancing, network marketing, business or “working for someone else”?
But how to decide on the form of employment? Is it worth dragging with the dawn rays across the whole city to stuffy office, or try your luck among freelancing freelancers? Or is it better to borrow money from a neighbor and start your own business? Become a diamond leader in some cosmetics company? Learn to sell your own hobby at a high price?...
Yes, possibilities modern world provides unlimited. It is no longer considered prestigious and honorable, as before, to work at one factory all your life and then be proud of a well-deserved pension for your “working youth”. Today, mobility and the ability to survive in different circumstances are valued. As one wise man said: “We are not a tree to grow in one place: if you don’t like your job, change it!”
Are you afraid? Crisis? Just imagine that for another ten, twenty, thirty years you will wake up like this every morning on unloved job and envy all the homeless people who sleep soundly at such an early hour and don’t worry about anything at all. That for the rest of your life you will regret the lost opportunities, the lost development and self-realization. Bright prospects? How about you wait a couple of years and then decide to make changes? It’s better now - the younger you are, the more strength and energy you have, and the more in demand you are. Youth is given to a person so that he can find himself.
But don’t believe reviews and advertisements for this or that type of activity - each of them has its own pros and cons. In short, they are: "working for my uncle" Many people are attracted to stability. Stable salary, stable job, stable vacation. In a word, stable poverty.
People who hate morning owls and those whose cheekbones ache at the mention of the words “report” and “flight” usually go into freelancing. It’s not for nothing that “freelancing” comes from “free” - “freedom”. But there are many pitfalls here - huge competition, customer fraud, and the most banal laziness, which will immediately grab you by the throat as soon as there is no longer a boss behind you with your foot raised to kick you.
Network marketing is, of course, a popular business today. Constant growth, development, salary, the size of which depends only on you - all these are quite pleasant little things. But don’t forget that you will need to live non-stop all the time, not to mention the fact that you will have to actually marry a mobile phone.
Your own business is definitely a good option if you have entrepreneurial acumen. Just forget about restful sleep. Forever. But it will be interesting! And in order to understand yourself and what is closest to your liking, take the following test.
People-stones, lights, water and warm wax - who are you?
A rather interesting classification of personalities is popular in the marketing world - try to determine your type:
Stone people: everything is bad, bad, bad!
A typical stone personality is Miss Leech from modern Luntik. She is always unhappy with everything, she is terribly slow to climb and has a rather bad character. In life, such people are very prudent and even stingy, they are meticulously punctual and love to “cut” those around them. But this does not mean that they are bad, they just each have their own characteristics and their own worldview.
Do you recognize yourself? Perfect for you civil service and a stable, dust-free job in some company. You will be in the same office, in the same position, for decades. You will not be particularly afraid of either economic crises or the personnel problem of the market. Your salary will be the same, stably on a certain day of the month, and neither defaults, nor competition, nor modern realities will knock it out of your financial plan for the year (more precisely, for all 10 years). If you like this kind of work, don’t listen to anyone and do what you really like.
After all, stone people, of whom there are about 20% of us, are important, stable cogs in a huge mechanism. But make a note to yourself that: “The little wheels on the clock spin the most.”
Water people: the main thing is to go with the flow!
There are as many as 40% of us like that. This is an ordinary gray mass, a crowd. Water easily changes shape, adapts and contains the most diverse audience. A water person can work successfully in absolutely any field of activity. True, it’s better not to expect any stunning achievements from him, but he won’t feel bad anywhere. He loves to go with the flow, which is why all other subtypes value him. Do you recognize yourself? Don’t fool yourself - look for a job that is closer to you and where the salary will suit you. It doesn’t matter what the essence of your classes will be, you can handle anything!
Wax people: just a drop of human warmth...
Wax people are typical introverts. More than anything else, they value comfort. They are loyal, persistent, constant - they can be both excellent performers and excellent leaders. But psychological support and human warmth in relationships are important for them - from their boss or subordinates. Do you feel like this is about you? Then any one will suit you office work, you can build an excellent career and even open your own small business - but without risk and overexertion, because you are not mobile enough, although you are flexible. And even in freelancing, success awaits you - those who don’t need the supervision and whip of the boss at all.
Fire People: Engine of Progress
And finally, the rarest type of people are fire people. There are only 1% of them! They are born leaders, excellent strategists, they know how to ignite others and lead entire crowds. "Ogonki" is especially successful in network marketing and in those areas of activity where there is no ceiling on either initiative or salary. But they cannot live without live human communication, and therefore, if they are forced to work in a gray office on papers, they will either begin to think about a rope with soap, or they will disperse their vigorous activity and there - they will become heads of trade union committees, secret instigators against their bosses or “ mommies" and "daddies" for others. Do you recognize the sparkle in yourself? Don’t ruin yourself in your service, because you are a real diamond for many companies. Look for yourself!
Now just close your eyes and relax. Imagine yourself in the future—your ideal future. Where do you live? What are you doing? No, don't specify your profession - just think about what it would look like. Forget the names of specialties and vacancies - come up with new job, which has never happened before, but which you would definitely like. Do you see live communication with people or is it quiet work with technology? What are you wearing? How many hours a day do you devote to your future favorite activity? Think carefully, what service would you be happy to jump up to at 7 am, or for what would you be happy to give up your boss and a stable salary? Where are your dreams? What are they?
Do you want to find a job you like? Catch your luck by the tail - right now! Don't let a single day of your life be gray and dull. Be brave and love yourself more than anyone else in the world! Don’t be afraid of changes and bold decisions - fortune loves them!
I don't want to go to work. Every day you have to force yourself. The work just makes me sick. I tried many types of activities - and everything was wrong. This is how people feel who have not found their place in life. How to find a job you like? How to find a job you love so that every day does not seem like unbearable hard labor, but is filled with happiness and meaning? Yuri Burlan’s training “System-vector psychology” helps us understand this issue.
How to find a job you love at 40
This question often arises at the age of 40.
Firstly, a person at this age has already tried something in his life, but still does not understand where he can put his efforts in order to enjoy work.
Secondly, Anxiety arises: I am already 40 years old, and I still haven’t decided on my life’s work. At this age, people are already reaping the fruits of their realization - prosperity and a sense of satisfaction. But you don't have it. Moreover, no one needs an employee who is not passionate about his work and works under pressure.
Thirdly, age seems to make it difficult to find interesting work. An applicant with no work experience at this age raises suspicions: where has he been so far, what have he been doing?
Such concerns are understandable, although they can arise at any age. For example, it often happens that a person graduates from university, goes to work in his specialty and realizes that he has chosen the wrong business. Therefore, for him the question is “How to find interesting job do you like?” no less relevant.
At any age, there is only one opportunity - to understand what you want. What are your true desires and natural abilities? The exact answer to this question can be obtained at the “System-vector psychology” training.
Know yourself to find a job you like
A system of eight vectors gives us a complete picture human psyche. You just need to decide which vectors you have. This helps not only with choosing a profession, but also working conditions.
For example, the presence of a skin vector implies:
- interest in such professions as dancer, athlete, salesman, manager, businessman, economist, lawyer, engineer;
- desire for high material wealth, social status, career growth;
- Suitable for work with constantly changing conditions, business trips, requiring organizational and leadership abilities, competition and a competitive spirit.
The owner of the anal vector is suitable for work:
- cabinetmaker, clerk, archivist, librarian, historian, teacher, trainer, expert, analyst;
- requiring special attention attention to detail, ability to find mistakes, accuracy, love of order;
- with the absence of rush jobs and tight deadlines, the ability to complete one task before starting the next.
The combination of different vectors in one person allows you to increase the possibilities of implementation and choose a more multifaceted and interesting job.
For example, a common combination of vectors in a city dweller is anal, skin and visual. The owner of such a vector set will cope with work that requires:
- accuracy, attention, quality, good memory, analytical skills;
- speed, adaptability, flexibility;
- the ability to sense people’s moods, communicate and help them.
A more complete understanding of oneself is developed during the “System-Vector Psychology” training. After all, the choice of profession and work will depend not only on the presence of vectors, but also on the degree of development of their properties and condition. For example, the presence of a sound vector in a state of non-realization will plunge a person into depression, in which there are no desires at all, much less the desire to work. In such a state, any work will seem meaningless, and it will be difficult to make the right choice.
Connections of vectors can give stable life scenarios, which can be positive, or can be negative, that is, interfere with finding your dream job. For example, in the skin vector there is a scenario for failure, which is formed when a child with the skin vector was humiliated in childhood, hitting his desire to be first. For example, they said: “You are a stupid ignoramus, incapable of anything. Your hands are growing out of the wrong place. You will work as a janitor all your life.” Thus, they deprived him of the potential to experience healthy ambitions and desire for social status, characteristic of this vector.
The skin vector gives a person high adaptability, so the skin child quickly adapts to the feeling that he is a loser. Such a person as an adult will not be able to find a job he likes, because he will always choose places where he will feel humiliated, make mistakes and unconsciously enjoy it. You can get rid of such scenarios only through understanding the reasons for their occurrence. And then the path to truly interesting work will open.
What to do to find an interesting job
The job search algorithm is already known:
- decide what you would like to do;
- write a resume;
- find an employer;
- pass the interview.
At each of these stages, knowledge about vectors helps. We have already decided on the first stage - we know exactly what we want. But we can just as accurately understand what kind of employer we need. What is the vectorial set of a leader, how developed are his properties, and therefore how successful will be the activity of the organization or department in which you will work. What are the values conveyed by the team you want to work for, and are you on track with them? This understanding helps you write your resume correctly so that it accurately hits the employer's needs.
An equally important step when looking for a job. Knowing the values and keywords of different vectors will help you do this successfully. For example, the owner of the skin vector will speak briefly and to the point, as it saves his energy and time. He will use the words “logical”, “no”, “impossible” in his speech. His catchphrases: “Time is money”, “I don’t have time”, “I don’t owe anyone anything”, “What will I get from this?” He will be interested in your ability to self-organize, meet deadlines, adapt to changes, and strive for career growth.
The owner of the anal vector will be interested in your professionalism, experience, talk about the quality of work, about order. He may mention past experience, traditions, refer to authoritative opinions. “Said and done”, “If you drive more quietly, you will continue”, “Time-tested”- his expressions.
Any employer, of course, will like it if you share their values. If you are on the same path as this person, you will be able to speak the same language with him, using the same keywords. And then you will have mutual understanding instantly.
Condition is the key to interesting work
It happens that you look for a job for a long time, go to interviews, but they don’t take you. What is the reason? We often pay attention to external impressions, but think little about internal state. When we don’t know what we want, or are afraid, or don’t see the point in work at all, this affects our state. We are lethargic, apathetic, and lack enthusiasm, that is, we do not show our interest in the work. Then the employer will not be interested in us.
The same thing happens if we are looking in work only for the opportunity to earn money or solve our personal problems. At the same time, when choosing an interesting job to your liking, you need to focus on realizing your innate abilities in a way that would benefit people. This gives double the pleasure labor activity- from the fact that we ourselves enjoy doing what we love and giving pleasure to people.
Yuri Burlan’s training “System-vector psychology” provides all the tools for understanding other people. Hostility goes away, sincere interest in others appears. Understanding and the opportunity to realize my properties give me happiness and the feeling that I can do anything, I can cope with any task.
It becomes pleasant to communicate with such a person. And since in our collectivist mentality, even working relationships are largely built on personal connections, such a person is more willing to be hired.
Finding a job is easy if you know what you want
Now we know all the components of finding an interesting job:
- knowledge of yourself, your desires and values - where your soul lies;
- understanding other people, their desires and values, the ability to speak their language;
- good psychological state.
With such baggage, the question “How to find a job you like?” becomes easily solvable. That’s why it’s better to start looking for such a job with the free introductory online training “” by Yuri Burlan, which helps you gain this knowledge.
“I got a job that I like. It's amazing that work like this even exists. I thought that such work was not in nature for me. But... oh, miracle! I have changed a lot, my priorities have changed. I found something that brings me joy!”
Proofreader: Natalya Konovalova
The article was written based on training materials “ System-vector psychology»Every person would like to find something to their liking. It motivates, gives strength and color, makes life harmonious. This is the secret of happiness - to find out your purpose and devote your whole life to it. If you look at the healthiest, happiest and most satisfied people with life, it becomes clear that they have all found their calling and devote all their time to it. Often you have to observe a picture when a person is not in his place. He does not benefit society. First, he deceives himself into thinking that he has found a calling, when in fact he is simply selling time for money. Secondly, he deceives nature. Each person is given specific skills to use while on Earth. The material world is designed in such a way that each person has his own place. If he is confused, then he must take a lesson, develop internal qualities and get more opportunities. But many people learn this lesson throughout their lives. A job you enjoy is a person’s purpose in life, an activity that brings maximum pleasure and corresponding monetary reward. To understand it, you need to make every effort to spiritual growth.
Work for pleasure, myth or reality
Confucius said: “Choose something you like, and you will never have to work a day.” Sounds great. To achieve this state, you need to listen to your inner voice. Enjoyable work should not bring stress, anxiety and depression. Physical ailments begin due to an imbalance of a person’s external and internal will. Even people who are successful in the conventional sense do not feel happy, because the idea of finding themselves as an “adult” seems crazy. In fact, it is never too late to do what you love. For example, Robert Kiyosaki has been an entrepreneur all his life. Real success came to him at the age of 47, when he published the book “Poor Dad, Rich Dad.” Today he is engaged in teaching financial literacy to people around the world. Age did not prevent him from becoming truly successful. There is no point in rushing mindlessly into the unknown. Money tends to run out quickly, and utility bills tend to increase. As a result, all activity will be reduced to returning to an unloved but profitable business.
- Walk more often. While walking on fresh air New thoughts come to mind that are difficult to catch while sitting in the office. Write down your thoughts. Scientists have proven that during water procedures a person is more often visited by creative thoughts. In order not to forget them, you should always have a notebook at hand. Visualize. Try to imagine your ideal life down to the last detail. Create a vision board from pictures and photographs from newspapers and magazines. Remember your childhood hobbies. Most often they are the answer to the question about your true purpose. Get plenty of rest. This will help you disconnect from stress and find inner harmony.
How to find your favorite thing, where to start
People who follow their calling have the following characteristics:
- They devote everything to what they love free time, even if this means combining several things at the same time. People who love to knit never get tired of knitting needles and threads. They can knit and listen to the series at the same time. Complete immersion in the process. An enthusiastic person is not disturbed by the conversations of colleagues or the noise of children. He is completely focused on work. Constantly searching for new knowledge. Bakers who love their profession are constantly developing new recipes and attending advanced training courses. Only positive emotions. An inspired person practically does not feel physical or mental fatigue. The results of your work give you strength for new achievements. To understand whether you are doing what you love, answer the question “Does work bring pleasure and income?” If the answer is no, then it’s time to look for something you like.
How to understand what you would like to do in life - the psychology of success
Many people are simply afraid to be successful because they are afraid to stand out. For example, if a person has spent his whole life watching his parents “plow” at a factory for 14 hours every day, then he simply does not understand how he can work differently. He simply had no other example before his eyes. But if none of your relatives have ever achieved success, this does not mean that you should receive the “seal of a loser.” And the first step towards your goal is the recognition of inner fear. “Reverse visualization” helps well in understanding the true goal. The essence of the technique is that you need to present and bright colors describe what your “hellish” work would look like. For example: “I sit in the office from 9:00 to 21:00. My director is the mediocre and arrogant son of one of the founders. I spend all day preparing reports that no one needs.” Now we need to turn the picture upside down and describe in detail a truly interesting job. It happens that a person is interested in several different types of activities at once and it is very difficult to choose one of them. The secret is that you don't need to do this. On the contrary, they need to be gradually united. For example, do you like landscape design and teaching. Perhaps you need to study the design profession in detail in order to then teach people yourself. Last and most important. The work must have meaning for you personally.Choose an activity you like or turn a hobby into a job you love
Turning a hobby into a business requires a responsible approach. If you are interested in making beadwork and intend to make a living from it, then you should take a responsible approach to planning further activities. There should be no discount for “your favorite thing” and “just a hobby”. First of all, you should determine target audience and form an appropriate pricing policy. Large wooden boxes are expensive, but small pots can be bought by anyone who wants to decorate their home. Fashion changes quickly, and with it the needs of the population. You need to regularly monitor all events in your area of activity in order to change your audience or product range in time. For example, ordinary beaded compositions are no longer as interesting as decorative bottles and candles decorated with beads. To keep abreast of these trends, you should at least attend handmade exhibitions. The most difficult stage is selling the product. For this purpose, you can use the Internet site. On your own website you can show the product in person, talk with the buyer and receive an order. Provided that it is correctly and clearly formatted. Handmade specialists don’t just post photos finished products, but also make up master classes on their production.
- It matches your long-term plans for yourself. Customers are interested in your products. The idea is unique in its kind and allows you to make profit from different sources.
A. Ray’s book “Purpose. Find your life's work and realize your dreams"
According to statistics, seven out of ten people do not like their chosen activity, and every fifth person even hates it. And this despite the fact that a person spends most of his life at work. So why suffer so much? Alexander Ray’s book provides recommendations for finding your purpose. Most The material is dedicated to how to force yourself to act in order to find the meaning of life and maintain this state until the end. According to the author, a person comes into this world with his own abilities and weaknesses, and after living for a certain period of time, he must die with a different character. Having previously completed a couple of dozen projects. If you are thinking about how to find your life’s work, then this book is just for you. You can download it from this link:
Choose a job you like It is often very difficult for many people. This happens because a person has a poor understanding of his personality characteristics and finds it difficult to decide which job will suit him best. In addition, it also happens that the job chosen by a person does not correspond to most of his skills and abilities; he cannot realize himself in this profession, which is why the person becomes very sad and has the feeling that life is being wasted. So how can you choose a job you like so that it meets all the requirements? We will talk about this in our article.
How to choose?
In order to learn how to choose the right profession to your liking, you need to consider the mistakes that are very often made by people who are in search of their profession.
The most common mistake, because of which there are problems with finding a profession to your liking - this is wrong choice of education. Many young people go to one or another educational institution just because it is prestigious, or because my parents said so. Also, a very common reason for choosing the wrong educational institution is the principle: “for the company.” Many students are afraid to join a new team, so they prefer to choose an educational institution where there is someone they know. Upon graduating from such an educational institution, a person understands that he has received a diploma for a profession for which he is not suitable.
Another mistake when choosing a job is stereotypes. A person may be created for a particular profession, but subconsciously reject the option of such work only because those around him consider the work not fashionable or not relevant.
It is not uncommon for a person to like a certain aspect of a particular job and not think that behind a forty-minute theatrical performance lie long months of hard work and sleepless nights.
A very common mistake when choosing a profession is underestimating one's physical or mental abilities. You may like the work of an athlete or a designer, and you definitely want to work in this field; you should assess your health and imagination, and only then make a decision.
If you correctly assess your abilities and talents, you can choose a job you like, which will bring you not only income, but also positive emotions. And to do this you need to do the following: take blank slate and write on it all the professions that, one way or another, attract you, or that you would like to master. Don’t be afraid to write even children’s frivolous fantasies, as a deep analysis of the profession will help you determine in which area some aspects of your dream job could be realized. At this moment, it is very important to understand that you should write only your desires, and not the thoughts of friends or relatives.
Looking at the finished list of professions, try to remember what brings you a feeling of joy and happiness, what you love to do. Having remembered, draw parallels with your desired professions and find out which of them your abilities correspond to. Cross out those professions that do not correspond to any of your passions.
To choose a job that will suit you, it is important to remember that work should not only generate income, but also help you realize your potential. This is why it is very important to connect your hobbies with your work. By doing errands you enjoy doing, you'll get paid and won't have to stress out too much.
To find a job you like, you can follow planning methodology. To do this, you should make a plan for the year ahead, the main goal of which should be to do something specific. For example: “In a year I want to earn my first million” - after that you need to schedule tasks for each month and each week. You can write down how much you plan to earn in a week, and also bet for yourself minimum required that you are capable of in order to achieve the required result.
But it happens that your skills and abilities are very well suited for a particular job, but it does not bring you joy at all. This happens due to the incompatibility of your temperament with the chosen job. Next, we will look at what kind of work is suitable for which type of temperament.
Which job is right for you?
In order to find out which job is right for you, you need to relate it to your temperament. To do this, we have compiled a small list of basic character traits, and also selected professions that may be suitable for them.
Choleric.
If your temperament type is choleric, then you are different love for difficulties and the ability to quickly overcome them. You will achieve success where good concentration, perseverance and energy are required. Professions such as pilot, surgeon, driver, cook, geologist, investigator, journalist, dispatcher and diplomat.
Melancholic.
The melancholic type of temperament has a characteristic "braking" nervous system, as well as increased sensitivity to the activities of others. Melancholic people are contraindicated in work that is based on communication with people. It is best for this type of temperament to choose a job such as artist, seamstress, writer, veterinarian, mechanic, painter, agronomist, radio mechanic and accountant.
Sanguine.
Sanguine people are different energy and high performance. They are happy to tackle several things at once, but quickly lose interest and leave the task halfway. This type of temperament is contraindicated in choosing a job that requires constant attention and, moreover, is monotonous. Sanguine people are suitable for such professions as doctor, manager, engineer, waiter, organizer, teacher and salesman.
Phlegmatic person.
Phlegmatic people are very patient and persistent people, no one can handle monotonous work better than them. For this type of temperament, work such as engineer, botanist, physicist, mechanic and surgeon.
Thus, based on your character type, it will be much easier for you to choose a job you like, which will bring you both income and joy. But it should be borne in mind that the recommendations given in the article may not always apply to every person. Still, it’s better to listen to your heart and follow your dreams.
If you feel that the process of creating something more meaningful and interesting could give you much more pleasure than your current activity, which brings you absolutely no moral satisfaction, estet-portal will tell you how to radically change your life and finally find your calling.
The wise Confucius said: “Find a job you like, then you will never have to work a single day in your life.” However, often this search drags on indefinitely, a person decides to resign himself, gives up and stops searching for his calling, being content with a job that is not particularly beloved, but at least some. And only after many years can one realize what activity should have been devoted to all this time, which now seems wasted. If you feel that the process of creating something more meaningful and interesting could give you much more pleasure than your current activity, which brings you absolutely no moral satisfaction, estet-portal will tell you how to radically change your life and finally find your calling.
After a person finds his true calling, his passion, his obsession, what makes him burn, life is divided into “before” and “after”. It is what they love that makes people create incredible, ingenious things.
That is why Van Gogh woke up every day at 5 am and began to paint a picture, which was completed by the evening. Thanks to such enthusiasm, in a short time creative life The artist created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings.
Leo Tolstoy's literary heritage includes 270 works. Mozart managed to create music wherever he was, even on noisy party, writing down their creations on paper napkins. Just imagine, we might never have enjoyed the works of such great composers, artists and writers if they had chosen the path of an “engineer”.
What if, while you are killing time, holding the position of accountant, cashier or manager, Van Gogh, Erich Maria Remarque or Coco Chanel dies in you?
Stage No. 1. Find enjoyable activities
Before you find your passion, take time to consider what activities truly bring you joy. Once your brainstorming is complete, put your findings on paper by making a list of 30 enjoyable activities. If you are stumped when trying to find such activities, the following questions can help:
1) what did you like to do as a child and teenager?
The child does not need to earn his living by spending 9 hours in the office from 10 to 19, so he has a lot of time to do what he really likes. Try to remember how you spent your time when you were a child - you drew for days on end, sculpted from plasticine, sewed dresses for dolls. If you can’t remember something specific, involve relatives in the process, who will definitely be able to tell a couple of funny stories.
2) what can you not do?
For example, you simply love choosing outfits and always look stunning, you like to select decorative elements for your apartment, or you are fond of watching movies and can spend hours discussing the tape you watched with friends. It's time to think about how you can turn something without which you can't imagine a day into a profession.
3) what would you like to learn?
If you have difficulty with the previous two questions, try to think carefully about this. So, make 5 points, each of which will be something that you would like to learn someday. The next step is to select training courses. Drive away thoughts like “I can’t learn anything”, “what if this is a mistake?” and “what am I going to do with this then?” What will you do when you realize that you haven’t been able to find a job you like and have been doing something you don’t like for 60 years?
4) what do you absolutely dislike doing?
Such a list is also very important because you should not break yourself for the sake of work. Your task is to find a calling, taking into account your unique qualities and character traits.
Stage No. 2. Decide what you are good at
Your task is to find what you can do better than others, or at least not worse than others. Here you will need a support group consisting of family and friends, whom you need to ask (or force) to name 5 different things that you cope with “excellently”.
Stage No. 3. Find your area of interest
What granite of science do you gnaw on regularly? Perhaps you never part with specialized literature, or do you always have a couple of interesting magazines in your bag? Or every weekend, instead of going to a bar with friends, do you choose a quiet evening at home watching films of the 50s? Observe yourself for a week and highlight the sources of information that you use regularly.
Stage No. 4. Eliminate the influence of the money factor
Perhaps money can be a motivation, but not for long, because work should bring pleasure. If a person is engaged in a business that is absolutely not interesting to him, no amount of money can protect him from a decline in productivity and depression. Now you will again need a notepad and pen to write down what you would do if you had enough money.
Naturally, every person has dreamed about untold wealth and imagined how servants were running around him, and he, contentedly lounging on the sofa, enjoying his position. Relaxing is wonderful, but sooner or later you will get tired of it, and boredom will force you to find something to do. So imagine what you would do if you didn’t need to think about how to earn money for a new sofa or car. Write down at least 10 activities of your carefree life.
Stage No. 5. Summing up and choosing possible vocation options
If after all the previous stages you do not have a pile of scribbled paper in front of you, return to stage No. 1, because in this case there is no point in moving on. Your next task is to give shape to your desires, to understand which area suits you best. After you decide on your field, make a list of professions. For example, if you have a passion for writing, you can be a journalist, blogger, copywriter, screenwriter.
Stage No. 6. Get a feel for the profession
In order to understand “mine” or “not mine” you need to try. All that is required of you is to immerse yourself in your intended calling at least once. Know that working and dreaming about a vocation are two different things. Finding a job you like, something you really feel good about doing, is your goal.
Stage No. 7. Showcase your creativity
Show everyone what you have created by sharing it on social networks. There is no need to be modest here, but you also shouldn’t rant too much about the talent that has suddenly discovered in you.
Stage No. 8. Dealing with objections
At this stage, you need to work with inhibitory mechanisms and objections.
"You can't make money from this." If someone in the world makes money from this, then why can’t you?
"I don't have the right skills or education." Today there are a lot of different courses where they can teach you anything, this is not a problem at all.
"I'm scared to start all over again." The time has come to take out that same notebook on duty again and divide the sheet of paper into two columns. It's time to describe your future in 50 years. On the left, describe how you see your future if you never decide to change anything, and on the right - what your life will be like if you find a job according to your calling. After that, compare the two options and decide which future you like better.
“At my age it’s too late to change anything.” Did you know that Van Gogh decided to take painting classes only at the age of 27, and Christian Dior began working as a designer only at the age of 42? This proves that age is not a barrier.
Now that you know how to find your calling, all you have to do is be patient and diligent, because this is the only way your life will become better.