By Obi Okere

Is your job just a means to pay the bills?  Have you lost the sense of meaning in the work that you do?  Are you currently wishing that you could change your career?  If this is you, it means that you may no longer have passion in your life.

Many people seem not to be doing every day the very thing that gives them absolute joy. For others the question of what they are passionate about leaves them without an answer. The reason for this doesn’t matter. What matters is what you can do right now to live a life that you’re passionate about.

Here are 7 key steps for you to create a passionate life today.

1. Answer these three questions.

• What would you do for free?

• Think about things that you look forward to or something that you wish you could do all the time.

• If money were no object, what would you be doing for a living?

• Think of areas where, if you had no financial roadblocks, you would like to work.

• What sparks your creativity?

• Think of areas about which you are always creating fun, new, and exciting ideas.

2. Have clarity.

Write down a detailed description of your dream job. Write down also how it would feel to have this job.

3. Share with others.

Tell others what you’re passionate about and your dream job. The more people you share it with, the more real it becomes. You also increase the chances of someone giving you the right information or connection that would lead to you living your passion.

4. Hang around people who do what you love.

Discussing your passion with like-minded individuals will give you ideas.

5. Be of service.

Focus on whom you can be of service to. How would the community benefit from you living your passion? How would you be able to make a difference in the world?

6. Pay in advance.

What are you willing to give up to live your passion? In order to have the life that you desire, you have to give up something and you must pay the full price in advance. Make a list of your five absolute life necessities and five things that you can do without.

7. Commit and Start NOW!!!!!

Without commitment to living your passion, minor roadblocks will easily sidetrack you. Resolve today to live your passion no matter what or how long. There is no better time than now to live your dream. Begin today to take action towards living your passion.

Has this been helpful?  Leave some comments and let me know how this has helped you.

Obi Okere is a professional life coach. He works extensively with young professionals, teaching them the skills that contribute to professional and personal success. He can be reached at obi@obiokere.com.