Whenever you face hurdles in something that you do, most people will tell you things like, 'Never let that passion die!' 'Always remember why you started!' 'Always make sure that your love for what you do is burning bright!'
People will remind you repeatedly to keep pushing forward and to stay as dedicated as you were on day one.
This might work out to an extent but sometimes the reality is that you realise no matter how passionate you are, it doesn’t seem to be enough.
So, what do you do when you come to this realisation.
* If you doubt your ability, no level of passion will help you succeed.
Instead of running for more passion, stop, sit and talk to yourself about what’s going on.
When things get shaky, don’t blame it on a lack of passion—try to see the bigger picture. Be honest with yourself and find what’s really lacking.
* If you’re passionate and love what you’re doing but things seem to be all over the place, that’s a glowing sign that you need to slow down. Pause. Take some downtime.
Maybe your mind and body want to spend more time in solitude. Give that gift to yourself.
* Passion isn’t the only thing that pushed you to start on your project.
There is strength and love and dedication and wisdom and grit.
So many other things got you where you are today.
In times when it feels like your passion is withering, don’t let it overshadow everything else that makes you powerful.
* When you only have one thing to focus on, you’ll find yourself stuck in rut, bored and tired.
But focusing on too many things will lead you to be disorganised and confused about what to do first. So how do we find a balance?
Try focusing on three to five different projects at a time. Even just small ones. Not everything has to be big. Every day for five days a week, allot some time for all five projects.
* If you’ve been investing a lot of time and money into something and it’s not improving, and you’re finding yourself being less driven to work on it, maybe that’s a sign to stop and let it go. Remember, there are many other dreams within you that need action. Be kind to yourself.
Courtesy: www.success.com
