How to find my passion and interest?

Hello William, It seems like you are on the right track for as the advice that has already been given to you from Kim and Leahanne. I would just like to add a few things to what they have given to you for as advice. when finding passion and interest there are a few things that you can look into to better access this part of your life. I will start off personally with how I found out my passion:

For many years while In high-school in into my undergrad, I thought that I wanted to pursue a career in becoming a writer, a magazine editor or even a public relations specialist. While I thought this was something I wanted to do, I never realized that I lacked the drive to become these things. As my college career progressed, I started to see that all these things I thought I wanted to become no longer interested me.

When I looked up certain job descriptions and responsibilities tailored to these jobs, I realized that the responsibilities were boring and I couldn't envision myself doing the required work from 9-5 every day. So how did I find my passion ? My friend actually helped me go into my passion that I never thought I had, It was the drive and energy to push people into becoming their best authentic selves they could be. I helped my friend and other peers all the time with the classes they should take to pursue their degree, I also helped them figure out the career they wanted to go into by analyzing what they do best and what comes naturally to them. However, I never analyzed myself and what came naturally to me. I had to first assess what didn't feel like work to me, I had to figure out what I liked doing all the time. What I like doing all the time was helping people reaching their personal goals and finding their untapped potential. My passion was then clear. I wanted to become an Advisor, no matter the type. I wanted to give advice to people so they wouldn't end up struggling and making mistakes like I did. I wanted to help them avoid trouble at all costs.

This is the advice that I would give to you, figure out your passion and interests so that you can find a job you love and that doesn't feel like a job to you.

1. What do you do in your daily life that you absolutely enjoy doing ?
2. Can you connect what you love doing in your daily life into becoming a career ?

These are just some general questions that you can start asking your self. Also, I will give you some steps into better achieving your answer.

Ask yourself -- "what do I enjoy doing and what would I like to be remembered for?" If you enjoy sports, you might spend time talking to a coach. Or look into volunteer opportunities where you can serve those who are less fortunate if that makes you feel good.

Sometimes it takes years to discover your true passion but meanwhile you are learning what's important in your life and gaining some great experience.

Start with identifying one thing that you could feel passionate about. It could be as simple as being positive no matter where you are. Bringing positivity to the world would be a great contribution!

With every good wish!

Pay attention to what activities give you energy. Track your activities through the day and rate whether they are energy generating or energy depleting. Do more of what generates energy in you. Look at a list of industries. Identify those that you would like to improve, disrupt, change or be willing to work for for free. Rhose are the areas you really care about. Do what generates energy qith what industries you care about

Test it out through part time work, volunteer work or internships. Good luck and have fun!

Hi William

You have been given some excellent advice already. My only additional thought to consider is to gain insight into your true strengths and how they are aligned to certain areas of interest. My favorite assessment is StrengthsFinder. The resulting report will provide insights into your natural strengths and what opportunities may be a good fit. Best wishes to you.