5 Questions to find out What you Want in Life

Many people don’t know what they want in life. It is indeed one of those great questions of life that goes unanswered. Everybody is in the search of their passion, their purpose in life. But most people don’t actually have an idea about what their true passion is. They just whimsically chase whatever holds their interest for more than a few weeks, then forget about it a month later and pick up a new hobby.

Your true passion in life is more than just your favorite hobby. It’s that one thing you were born to do in this world. Figuring it out can be quite tricky. However, if you know how to ask yourself the right questions, then you can find out the real answer to it as well.

5 Questions to find out What you Want in Life

Here are five questions that you can ask yourself to know yourself better and find out what your true passion is.

1)     What do I have a true knack for?

Or in other words, what is it that comes so easily to you but doesn’t to others? What is that one thing

you can do better than the rest of your friends and peers? For me, I have always been good with words. From childhood, I used to take great pride in the essays I would write at school. That was my cue to pursue writing or literature.

However, sometimes we are not too close to realize what we are truly good at. This is when the opinions of those who know you, friends and family, can come in handy.

2)     What makes you forget to eat?

Or in other words, what activity gets you so engrossed that you forget about the rest of the world? This is actually a method used in psychology to map out an individual’s aptitude.

Think hard about that one activity that makes you forget your worries and relaxes you immediately. Something that is therapeutic and enjoyable, calming yet exciting all at once.

3)     What did your 8-year-old-self would love to do?

Or in other words, when you take away the money and materialistic want from it, what appeals to you

the most? Something that you do purely for enjoyment, just for the love of doing it.

For example, I would write even if no one ever read it. I always enjoyed learning new words and listening to stories.

By asking yourself what your 8-year-old self would have loved to do, you are stripping away the mercenary aspect of a job and asking your inner child what it is you actually enjoy doing.

4)     How can I redefine passion?

What does passion mean to you?

There is this misconception that passion is something that you have to enjoy lifelong and that your passion should be your profession. However, for many people, that is not actually the case. Some people keep discovering new likings every once in a while, and for them, their passion is fluid, ever-changing with time.

Write down what the word passion means to you. Map out all possible descriptions you have and see what overlaps.

5)     It doesn’t have to be forever, but what can you see yourself doing in the next five years?

Last but not the least, with every purpose comes a commitment. Ask yourself honestly what you’d be able to enjoy and do for the next five years, if not forever.

If you think you enjoy doing something but doing it for the next five years would bore you, then that is not your true purpose. It is ever-changing, but at the moment, you should be able to envision yourself sticking with it for the coming years. At the same time, you might be going through hobbies and have probably not found your true purpose yet.

To conclude

When you ask yourself these questions, the goal is to get a discerning answer. Usually, you get to

know yourself better when you ask these questions. Have self-talks to figure out what you are truly meant to do. The main idea is to do something that you enjoy, that helps others, and is not a waste of time.

So, what do you want in life? Ask yourself these five questions to find out. Once you know the answers, you can start working towards making your goals a reality. 1) What kind of life do you want to live? Do you want a life of adventure or a life of stability? Do you want to travel the world or settle down in one place? 2) What kind of relationships do you want? Do you want to be surrounded by family and friends or are you content with a small circle of close companions? 3) What are your health goals? Do you want to be fit and active or do you just want to be healthy enough to enjoy your hobbies? 4) What kind of work do you want to do? Do you want a job that challenges you or one that is easy and enjoyable? 5) What are your personal growth goals? Do you want to learn new skills or become more knowledgeable about the world around you? Answering these questions can help you identify your goals in life and started working towards them. It may take some time, but the process can be a very positive experience. So, take the time to answer these questions and figure out what YOU want in life.