IMPECCABLE CAREER > Do What You're Passionate About

Let's do the math. A lot of people work 9-5's, so that is 8 hours per workday. With the average of 5 days a week, 20 days a month and 12 months a year, that is equivalent to 240 work days a year out of 364.

That's a little over 65% of the year dedicated to working. That's 40 hours a week, 160 hours a month, 1920 hours a year from your life that you can never get back!

Now, I know we have to earn an income to provide for ourselves and our families, but when you think about it, your job only values these precious hours of you life at an average of $10/hour.

I don't know how you feel about it, but I'm worth so much more!

We should all strive to dedicate or 240 work days a year to something we enjoy, something that adds value to our lives, and not just the company's bank account. It's time to take control of your work life and turn your labor into favor.

ID Your Strengths

 

What are you naturally good at? Maybe you have an ear for music or pride yourself in a pristine home presentation. You can coax a fish out of water or throw together meals that make taste buds sing! Make a list of all the things you do really well, then circle the ones you like doing most.

If you're unsure, give Strengths Quest a try to find your top 5. Visit www.strengthsquest.com 

ID Your Passion

What makes you feel fulfilled? What is it that makes you feel powerful, like what you're doing makes a world of a difference? I'll share my own passion to get you started. Ever since I can remember, I've always been a 'girls rule' kind of gal, and am a proud feminist. (The equal rights kind, not the man hating bra burning kind) I grew up in a city of few opportunities and many of the girls around me were abused or ended up with several children by the time the were 18. Thus, my passion is to make an outlet for young ladies to be inspired to reach for their dreams. My sisters and I didn't have money, but  we had hope, and that is a powerful thing. I'm using my strengths of writing and public speaking to build a career dedicated to this cause. What are you passionate about?

Google It

Once you find out what your strengths are and identified your passions, search online for potential careers involving these skills. There are positions out there you never knew existed, positions that will change the way you think about work. The best job I've ever had thus far was camp group leader, a job where I danced and chatted with girls all day long, serving as their mentor. And got paid well for it too! You may not think that's a big deal, but for someone who loves helping girls, it was a dream come true.

Plan It

After you gather a few careers you want to pursue, start researching what its going to take to
get the job. Some will require education or certification. Some will require experience or recommendation. You may think you're too old/young to invest in the preparation it takes to get these jobs, but you've already wasted how many years doing something you hate? Exactly. At least this is going towards something that actually matters to you.

The time to act is now! How many more hours, days, years will you spend in a position you tolerate just to survive? Why not go after something that's going to bring in an income and make you happy? You can absolutely have both. If you're willing to put in the work, and to never stop trying, eventually you'll end up in a career you love. You may not be a millionaire, but you'll be happier, and that's priceless.