{"id":2138,"date":"2015-02-21T00:38:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-21T00:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2015-02-21T00:38:31","modified_gmt":"2015-02-21T00:38:31","slug":"following-your-passion-how-to-find-your-next-career-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=2138","title":{"rendered":"Following Your Passion: How to Find Your Next Career Path"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about making a career change? Maybe it\u2019s time you followed your passion instead of settling for a job that doesn\u2019t really suit you. If you\u2019ve been thinking of making a transition, here are some questions you can ask in order to figure out what the direction of the best path is.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/shutterstock_142497628.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29756 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/shutterstock_142497628.jpg\" alt=\"Following Your Career Passion | Loren's World\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Following Your Passion: How to Find Your Next Career Path<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a list of your likes &amp; dislikes: <\/strong>Sit and think about what you really love and what you just can\u2019t stand. Do you enjoy shopping for others? Do you always find yourself avoiding doing anything having to do with numbers? Maybe you love musicals and hate sci-fi. There are clues here to help you search in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a list of everything you\u2019re good at: <\/strong>Do you have a talent for organizing small spaces? Do you find yourself proofreading for mistakes in news articles? Are you incredibly patient and detail-oriented? Write down all your strengths off the top of your head and see what they all have in common.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask your friends what you\u2019re good at: <\/strong>Ask your friends to give you a short list of things they think you\u2019re really talented at. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to see our own gifts clearly. A friend can give you a clearer outside perspective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask your friends what they can always count on you for: <\/strong>Do your friends always call you to find out about a good sale? Or do they always call to ask you about the latest hot spot? Maybe your friends can always count on you for decorating advice or a shrewd business perspective. Ask and you\u2019ll start to see a pattern.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask yourself, \u201cWhat always gets pushed to the bottom of my to-do list?\u201d <\/strong>Knowing what you don\u2019t want to do is just as important as what you\u2019re drawn to. Make a list of things you know you want to stay away from \u2013 the chores you avoid will tell you a lot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Then, ask yourself, \u201cWhat do I enjoy doing for fun?\u201d <\/strong>If you weren\u2019t worried about money, what would you do just for fun? What do you do when you just want to pass the time? Write down every detail and don\u2019t judge yourself. Just think freely and see where your interests lie.<\/p>\n<p>When you have all your list and answers, read them carefully and see what common themes jump out at you. You may be surprised to find you want to go for a career in a completely different direction than where you currently are \u2013 and that\u2019s ok! The great thing about risk is that it comes with great reward. And following a passion can be risky at times, but it will often provide great satisfaction. Don\u2019t be afraid to explore something new. The path you follow may lead to something incredibly exciting \u2013 and what\u2019s life without a little excitement?<\/p>\n<div id=\"plista_widget_belowArticle\" class=\"plista_widget_belowArticle\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about making a career change? Maybe it\u2019s time you followed your passion instead of settling for a job that doesn\u2019t really suit you. If you\u2019ve been thinking of making a transition, here are some questions you can ask in order to figure out what the direction of the best path is. 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