This world of ours is always buzzing with distractions. It is easy to go through life without pausing even once to uncover our true passion. While we find ourselves moving from one task to the next everyday, we rarely take the time to reflect on or even understand our inner desires.
Indeed, amidst distractions aplenty, the search for our true passion can seem daunting. However, the journey begins by making a conscious effort to reconnect with ourselves and our aspirations. By making time for reflection and an exploration of what interests us, the youth can identify what truly ignites the soul.
World Youth Skills Day is celebrated annually on July 15th. This day recognises the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment and sustainable livelihoods. Initiated by the United Nations, World Youth Skills Day aims to raise awareness about the significance and advantages of youth skills. This day seeks to bridge the gap between education and employment. On this special day, join us as we explore how to discover one’s true passion, upgrade our skills and put it to good work.
In today’s digital age, distractions like social media dominate our daily lives and take up much of our time and attention. We are constantly scrolling through our social media feeds, looking at memes and videos, all the while losing sight of our true passion. The unnecessary pressure many of us feel, to keep up with entertainment and lives of people, when added to our everyday responsibilities, takes over our entire routine, cutting us from reflecting on or identifying our innermost desires.
To regain clarity, the first thing one must do is to deliberately step away from these distractions. Finding moments of quiet reflection daily is extremely important. These moments give us the chance to understand or reconnect with what truly inspires us and explore our passions. These moments urge us to action.
Instead of spending time on social media looking at information that you often do not require, spend your time by cultivating self-awareness—doing so allows you to gain deeper insight into your thoughts and emotions. When you engage in journaling, meditation or activities that promote mindfulness, it helps your mind reflect inwardly. And by observing your responses to experiences, you can discover a passion that reflects your most authentic self. So, self-awareness actually helps you discover your true passion and leads you to upgrade your skills consequently.
Youth empowerment is all about allowing young people to explore different career paths by facilitating them with tools and expertise that are easily available in workshops, short courses, seminars and conferences held across the country. So, start by trying out new skills at a smaller level—attend a workshop or conference to learn more about a new idea that excites you. Each new experience you undertake in this manner can be a step towards discovering your true passion.
Let’s face it, many of us have settled into a routine, where we go through life without seeking new experiences. This can lead to a sense of stagnation, where our true passion towards work or career remains unexplored. However, embracing curiosity and exploring diverse interests, hobbies and activities in this way can open us to new possibilities.
Distractions like social media and working round the clock can make it hard for us to identify our interests and passions.
Creating moments of solitude, reducing screen time and engaging in mindfulness practices such as meditation can help create abundant space for clarity.
Trying out new activities and hobbies expose us to new experiences, helping us understand what makes us excited and motivated. Its an ever-evolving process.
The journey to discovering one’s passion is ongoing and can evolve over a lifetime. It is never too late to pursue one’s true passion.
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