I couldn’t sleep. So I didn’t. I stayed up way past my bedtime. I don’t think I pulled the covers over me until well after 2am. I didn’t care. I was on a roll. I was writing, creating. It’s what I love to do. I was having one of the nights where the words and ideas were flowing and I responded. I knew I’d pay for it in the morning but it would be worth it. Once I did settle in for sleep, my mind was still racing. I was thinking of all the things I wanted to do next. Things I wanted to add to what I’d already created. How I wanted to get it out into the world. What steps would I take? It was all spinning around in my head. I already know where my heart lies. Still, it was nights like this and many other moments that were confirmation for me of my passion. All I’ve ever done is write. Whether it be for newspapers, television, blogs or books – I’m a lover of words.
Here are some no-doubt signs that you have found your passion!
You’re excited to get to work. – You’ve haven’t met a Monday you don’t like. It’s a chance to dive back in to what makes your heart happy.
You’re excited to talk about what you do. Talking about what you do lights you up! People feel your energy shift when you talk about it. I’ve had moments like that. Not too long ago, I spoke at an event about my desire to inspire moms to follow our dreams. After I was done, several people told me that they could feel the passion behind my words. They said it was like I had just stepped comfortably into my lane. PASSION.
You have a problem. You can’t stop working. You’d rather work than watch TV or go to sleep. Ahem, see my example above about my work in the wee hours..
You willingly work on the weekend. Guilty!
Your read everything you can find that relates to what you do or want to do. I just finished reading a great book called Get Gutsy! I have a list of others stored in my Kindle.
You get frustrated with people who don’t pursue their dreams. Once you step into that whole pursuit, you really want the same for everyone else.
You wake up thinking about your passion and go to bed thinking about it.
You have TONS of ideas at all times regarding your passion. You should see all the lists of ideas!
You see the uphill battle involved with pursuing your passion and you’re not discouraged by the challenge – at all. Not one bit.
You lose track of time when you’re working. Again – see above! LOL!
Tell me, are you doing something you’re passionate about? I’d love to hear about it.
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Yup, losing track of time and getting motivated about a project is all I need to hear about it. Although, I work better when I have a deadline looming!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama recently posted…3 Things To Love About The Ninja DUO Blender
Every day I get up and get right to tackling what I’ve got going on with my blog. I love what I do!
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I am SUCH a workaholic! My husband said to me the other day, “Didn’t you start this so you could spend more time with the family?” =D
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This sounds like my son in law! I swear, he is always at work, or talking about his work!
It reminds me of myself, too. If I’m not writing a post, I’m thinking about a post, or taking pictures that might go well with a post down the line.
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Yeah this sounds like me! I love blogging for a living, although I really can’t say its paying any bills, but it certainly is inspiring to me.
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Love this, it is so true. I heard in a devotional that I was reading that where your passion is is where you can stay up all night working on it and wake up in the AM and get right back at it. 🙂
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Nice post! I can relate to a few of these when it comes to my blog – just not to my day job 🙂 Jo x
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I love when I have enthusiasm about my work. It’s great seeing other people who are really passionate about their work too.
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It’s certainly much nicer to do something you love every day rather than something you’re forced to do!
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Love this post. I feel this way about my current projects and freelance work. I hope to one day find another “regular job” that I’m this passionate about too!
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Love this! My blog is something I am really passionate about so I’ve really been focusing a ton on it. Making it exactly how I want it and it’s been really paying off!
Sadly, I haven’t found out what I’m passionate about yet. Although, I think my foray into cosmeotology might just be it 😀
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It’s an amazing feeling when you find your passion. I am passionate about mostly everything I do, if not there kind of isn’t a point.
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I was lucky to find running and that became my passion. That led to my blog, which I am also hugely passionate about.
Check, check,…. Yes, to all of the above. Like you writing is not just a job it’s my passion. My family accuse me of being a workaholic. But in truth its not work. It’s fun, adventure, and passion all rolled into one.
Love this! We all deserve to do something we love and look forward to!
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My passion is history. I love learning about the histories of countries and cultures. It’s just so fascinating. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by how much I want to share that I get stuck trying to figure out where to start, but my love of history I’d always there.
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I have been losing track of time lately and definitely pissed at people who not doing what they should be doing but working on weekends only occasionally as I need that rest lol
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This is my husband in a nutshell when it comes to his writing. He doesn’t do it much though now that he’s in school (and working full time too). It is def. his passion.
It is great to be happy in what you do. Best thing is to enjoy.
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Words have been my passion since I was a very young girl. It was not what I reached for when I went to college. By then it was just something I did for fun. I should have paid attention when I was getting published and winning contests before I was even 10. However, my career led me to writing about my career topic which then opened the door for many more writing opportunities.
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This is a great post! I hope I find my passion one day,
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This is me with photography, something I recently discovered my passion for. Love this post!
Those are great reminders! Thinking back on my past careers, there were many of those things missing. I knew each day that it shouldn’t be that challenging to get to work.
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Most days, I think all the signs are there that I have indeed found my passion. Other days, I could just use a nap!
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I definitely found mine, as I check off all of your signs! I have become a workaholic too!
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Love this and is definitely true that when we find our passion we do all of the above. My passion is philosophy
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It is an amazing feeling to be able to do your passion for your job. I would love to be excited to go to work.
I find myself getting wrapped up in blogging and loving it too! I had a few jobs in the past that I loathed so it is good that I found my passion.
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Great post. I’m leaving my current position because I’m terribly unhappy. I do have a passion, well, several that I make time for that make me happy.
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This post made me smile. I’m glad I found my passion as a transformation ambassador for other women!
I often have nights like the one you described. I do pay for it in the morning but I also feel good knowing I’m doing what makes me happy!
I love this post! It is so important to have passion and keep that passion alive.
Blogging is my passion for sure! I LOVE my job and like you I love writing (I have not always loved it) but it has found me and I feel so blessed I get to do it everyday!
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Love this! Sounds exactly like me. With my blog and with my old job. I lived for it, it was so exciting to get up and know I was working and helping people. Now I love getting up and deciding what to write about and all the blogs I get to visit! It’s pretty amazing!
I don’t think I have found my passion at least not in my day job because what I feel every morning is certainly not joy. I am passionate about blogging though I cannot provide an income for myself just yet doing solely that.
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Great tips, it’s so hard to find your passion. This post is going to help a lot of people.
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Blogging is a big part of my daily life, it’s what I love to do to keep me occupied when my kids are in school. Having a time guideline help me track what I need to accomplish for the day.
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It would be amazing to be able to do my passion as a career. I do like my job so that makes it easier to get up and go every day.
I know exactly when I’m passionate about: Writing, reading, and movies/TV! Now I just need to make my dreams into something that can support my family!
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Definitely- you definitely know when you’ve found your passion! I completely agree with everything you have posted!
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There is nothing better than loving the work we do every day. It is one of life’s biggest blessings.
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These are awesome signs, I figured out my own after I put so much hard work and effort yet I never felt that it was enough or too tiring; I just kept wanting to improve no matter what!
I think about half of these apply to me. SO I am somewhat passionate about what I do. lol
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Oh I’ve definitely found my passion for blogging and photography then. I’m always happy to get my camera out and have an impromptu photo shoot 🙂
Think I found my passion and that is blogging. 🙂 I get excited to blog and I can go on and on typing lol…
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LOVE this post! I can so relate! I’m trying super hard to make sure I don’t let go of my dreams and do what I love! 😀
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This is so true. I am very passionate about my kids and home school as well as my blogs and all these ring true for me in those areas.
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I sincerely believe in doing what you absolutely love for a living! I love hearing other people’s stories about it too! Inspiring!! 🙂
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I know that I’m excited about a project when I can work on it without losing focus. When I get in the morning and am HAPPY about it, then I know I’ve found it! ;D
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I have totally found my passion. After 5 years I’m so happy where I’m at.
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Hi Camesha, When I find my passion – yep, I have tunnel vision – and it took me a while to quit fighting with the simple solution that I love blogging and tech and doing it for others! Whew…and I’m loving it 🙂 Big hugs
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This is a great post! I KNOW for a fact that I have not followed my passion when it comes to work!
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Sooo very much agreed with all of these! :] I definitely get spells sometimes where I wonder if I’ll ever make it there, but if everything works out okay, I’ll hopefully be on track to become a family med physician rather soon! <3!!
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I love this. This is definitely something that I want in my life, to be so passionate like that! Great post.
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I’m glad you’ve found what you love! I know what I love and am passionate about, but unfortunately it is not paying the bills, which (sadly) is what matters more!
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I’m doing something that I am passionate about…but boy oh boy – it’s getting exhausting and I’m feeling a little burned out. Lately, I have been actively trying to expand my knowledge about my field and subscribing to different magazines and e-newsletters.
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I couldn’t agree with more, and thankfully, I found my passion over a decade ago. Great post!
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This is a really great post! I know I’ve felt a lot of these things with the job I do! Thanks for sharing!
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This list defines how I think about my job as a mommy blogger, it always seemed like other jobs weren’t my perfect fit. But becoming a mommy blogger has shown me what my true passion was and sharing my passion with others is amazing.