I really believe that each of us has been put on this earth to do a specific purpose. That purpose is expressed as your passion.
So why should you find out your passion?
Honestly, because without it, life can be rather boring and very drab. When you live life with passion, you start experiencing life in Technicolor!
But how do you create time to express your passion?
1. Make it a priority
The first step is to recognize that your passion is important and make it a priority in your life. That means you have dedicated time in your schedule each and every week to indulge your passion.
For example, if you passion is to bring joy to underprivileged kids, then it’s a good idea to volunteer regular time at a children’s orphanage every week.
2. Learn to say no
When you say YES to your passion, you’re going to have to say no to other less important things. Have a look at all your current commitments and ask yourself why you’re doing those things.
Maybe you’re serving on a committee for the wrong reasons like guilt, peer pressure, or wanting to be the “dependable one” 
3. Set clear boundaries
One of the dangers when you’re involved in doing something you love is that you can get completely absorbed by it.
However, you must remember that you still need to live a life in balance.
Keep checking in and asking yourself:
* Am I doing what I truly love to do, or am I being sucked in by the “small stuff”?
* Is this what I signed up for? Sometimes you get involved for one reason and before you know it, things have turned around.
Your coaching challenge
(a) Eliminate at least one commitment that you’re no longer excited about.
(b) Make a call/ send an email/ go see someone about doing something on a consistent basis to express your passion.
For accountability, leave a note in the comments telling me what you’re going to do!
Marcia Francois is a time management and organizing coach who teaches small business owners and other busy people how to organize their time, space, business and life. Visit Marcia’s website for your free e-book, 101 surefire ways to organize your busy life, and the rest of your organizing success pack.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Teresa Morrow // Feb 14, 2008 at 6:22 am
Katherine,
Thank you for bring on Marcia as a guest blogger. Her information is always valuable to all business owners.
These are great steps to help anyone who is trying to put their passion more in the forefront of their life.
I like how you talk about allowing those things that are “bringing you down” or “not serving your passion” and letting them go.
I think that too many times we stay in those things that don’t serve our soul and make us feel better.
I also believe that allowing you to listen to your heart and soul to what really brings you joy…follow that path and find the happiness you deserve.
Setting boundaries is great (especially for women) because some many times we feel we have to “do everything”. And that bring me to another suggestion…don’t be afraid to ask for help from your spouse, family and kids.
According to the coaching challenge
(a) I did let go this week of a commitment that no longer served my passion.
(b) I am reading more books on and talking with others who are on a similar path as myself.
Thanks Katherine and Marcia for this post!
2 Marcia // Feb 14, 2008 at 6:48 pm
WOOOHOOOO, Teresa!
I’m so proud of you for letting go of that commitment and for taking action in the area you want.
3 Christina Thompson // Feb 18, 2008 at 4:12 am
Marcia, thank you for your wonderful post!
I definitely identify with not having enough time to do things I’m passionate about because of getting “sucked in by the small stuff”! I love playing music, but at times it’s easy to get lazy and sit on the internet doing things that are less important.
As for the coaching challenge:
(a). I don’t know which commitment to give up yet, but I will reflect upon it this coming week, and..
(b). I just signed up for your Organizing Success Pack!
Thanks again for the great post!
4 Marcia Francois // Feb 18, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Christina, wonderful that you identified what you are passionate about!
Excellent – I saw you signed up – only 16 subscribers to go to reach my Feb goal
