Tag: passion

Have you ever been told, “Just follow your passion,” like it’s an obvious solution to your problems?

Have you ever wanted to do this to the person that said it?

Don’t answer that.

This is something we’ve all heard! And there’s some level of truth to it. Having a job that you’re passionate about can be a life-changing experience. Loving what you do is a game changer.

If you happen to be someone who lives in that space right now, congratulations! That doesn’t always happen.

I kinda cringe whenever I hear someone drop the “follow your passion” line. Not everyone knows their passion, or has one that translates well to an actual career. So if you fall into this camp, you’re not alone. That sorta thing doesn’t always just neatly fall into your lap or line up perfectly. But that doesn’t mean that you’re doomed to an unhappy career. It also DOES NOT mean that you should just wait around until it finally does neatly fall into your lap.

I’ve heard many people (including clients of mine) say they want a job they’re passionate about. They’re not happy because they’re just not passionate about their job.

The reality is most people’s jobs aren’t their passion, and there’s no magic wand you can wave to instantly uncover your passion and find yourself in a job you’re passionate about. 

If you’re stuck in this gray area of not knowing what your passion is or not knowing how to make a living doing something you’re passionate about, I have a perspective to share with you that I’d like you to at least consider:

Instead of stressing over “Passion” try searching for “Good enough for now.”

Yup, you read that right. Don’t get so hung up on “finding your passion” and instead get more in tune with what will satisfy you right now while you dig deeper into yourself and sharpen your skills.

Good enough for now can look like:

• “It pays me what I need to support myself and my loved ones, and live a good life.”

• “It’s not my favorite thing in the whole world…but I do actually enjoy it.”

• “I’m having an impact I care about while using skills I like.”

• “I have more good days than bad days at work.”

Good enough for now is a place that feeds your needs, and still leaves room for something better down the road.

If you’re having a hard time with “Passion,” go find your “Good enough for now.” And then build your way to better and better from there.

BUT…BUT PASSION!

I know, I know. We all want passion, and having it in our careers would be a dream come true. But passion isn’t something you just find. It’s generally something you cultivate through intentional action. Over time. It takes very purposeful self-reflection, meaningful action, and building a relationship with yourself. And that’s just to develop passion. 

So going from “I don’t know what my passion is,” to “I have an actual job that I’m passionate about,” is a huge leap, and it’s not always one that will result in you being able to build a life you like (ya know…because not all passions pay the bills equally).

Rather than just resigning yourself to sadness and unhappiness in your career because you don’t know what your passion is, start a little smaller. What skills do you have that you actually like using? What does your job need to provide you with in order for you to live good?

What is your “Good enough for now?”

Good enough for now IS NOT SETTLING. It’s being strategic about getting what you want. It’s designing your way from one step to the next [better] step. It’s recognizing that life is too short to be stuck in what I call the Dichotomy of Passion or Pissed.

It’s about creating space for you to be happy while you get to know yourself better and better and ignite a passion for something.

And what you may find is that what you’re passionate about might actually be better suited outside of your career. Because guess what? Sometimes, if you apply too much pressure to your passions, you’ll burn right out of them anyway.

So if you’re frustrated with your career journey because you’ve been working in jobs you’re not passionate about, I’m here to tell you it’s ok. You can still find a career that satisfies you!

And guess who can help you do that!

Me!

So let’s connect because I have resources for you. Sign up for free email coaching from the comfort of your couch, and let’s get you on the way to your Good Enough For Now. And by the way, your Good Enough For Now is better than that job you know you don’t like and are burned out of!

If you want to take an action step on the way to a real transformation, sign up for a free consultation (Click here)! I do them all the time, and you’ll feel good about yourself for taking initiative and being active in your career journey. The job you want is out there, so let’s go get it!