Reclaim Your Passion: Why It’s Okay to Start Over Again

Finding what you’re passionate about and what makes you fulfilled may come easy for some, but for others, they have to go through a few more steps to determine what it is. Knowing more about it is crucial to our overall well-being and happiness in the workplace. When you are passionate about your work, it becomes more than just a means to earn a living; it also becomes a source of inspiration and personal fulfillment. 

What happens if we suddenly hit a wall and can no longer find the passion in us to continue? We find it difficult when we start losing that fire within ourselves for the things we used to like doing. Don’t worry, because you can reclaim your passion and find ways to start over again! It may be easy for some to do so, but when it takes time, don’t be too hard on yourself.

Recognizing the Need for Change

Starting over again can mean a lot of things, like maybe completely leaving your job to find a new one, or it can also mean taking some time to assess your career goals and if they have been met. It is also important to check in on yourself from time to time to see how you’re doing with the company or position you’re working for. In this blog, we will focus on staying at your job while still applying the changes needed.

• Identify the signs of discontentment: Make sure that you pay attention to early signs that indicate the need for change. This could be a feeling of anxiety, stress over a lot of work-related aspects, a lack of enthusiasm for the work you do, or a lack of growth opportunities.

• Reflect on your current routine: When we are so busy with the hustle and bustle of our daily jobs, we start to form a routine, and as time passes, we get comfortable with what we have already set. This can be good for most people, but for others, when they start to get too into their routines, they start to get bored and are looking to change things up. Recognizing the need for change is the first step to reclaiming your passion for your job. Going out of the comfort zone we have established, aka our routines, may be difficult, but getting to try something new once in a while puts us in a different perspective.
• Listen to yourself: Taking time to reflect on our personal and work values can greatly help in deciding what our next steps are. Make sure that during this difficult time, you make yourself a priority. You have to listen to what your inner self is trying to tell you, especially when it comes to change. If we look at whether the company we’re working for is still keeping our best interests in mind and is still aligning with our goals, this can impact our choices and maybe assist us in pinpointing what is causing the dissatisfaction we are experiencing.

Overcoming the Fear of Starting Over

When we experience a sudden change that impacts how we view our work, trying to get back on track can be quite difficult. At times, when we have a set routine in place, we try to stick to it, but what if it doesn’t work out anymore? Know that it is okay to start over and to take some time to assess what could be influencing our sudden loss of passion for the work we do.

When there’s fear, you must first determine what is causing it. Is it realizing that maybe this isn’t the right industry for you? Maybe the fear of suddenly changing the routine you have worked so hard on achieving Whatever it is, you have to first muster the courage to acknowledge that fear, because this can help you make your next career and personal decisions.

• Know how to bounce back: We all get that feeling of sudden uncertainty due to our loss of passion but once we determine the cause, it can potentially solve our problem. It is not an easy process to reclaim your passion, so please don’t rush yourself into it.
• Recognize your potential for growth and success: Starting over again can provide opportunities you didn’t know you could get for your own personal and professional growth. Grab the chance to learn and develop skills, gain fresh perspectives, and widen your experience. 
• Embrace a positive mindset: Rather than dwelling on the past and the uncertainties that you are experiencing, having a positive attitude towards what you are dealing with can help. Though, remember that it is still okay to feel that fear, but don’t let it consume you. Adopt a positive mindset that focuses on new opportunities and that there is a world out there for you to discover and be in. 

Starting over may be scary, but eventually, you will have to overcome it for your own peace of mind and to be able to move forward in your career. Whatever your decision may be, you know that it’s what’s best for you during that time. Having the courage to start over again can help you set yourself free from the pressure and uncertainty you may be feeling, thus assisting you in reclaiming that spark you may have lost in the process.

Rediscovering Your Passion and Taking Action

Remember the time when you used to dream of the position you now have? Think back to the time that you suddenly got the call that the company you’ve always wanted to work for had finally accepted your application. How did you feel back then? Happy? Excited? Fulfilled? 

When you’ve determined your answer, know that what you felt at that time was rooted in the passion you had. You have to go back and reassess what it is you’re still passionate about.

• Explore strategies to help you reconnect with your passions and interests: Try checking out existing passion projects you would want to continue or something new you want to try. You can also try looking for part-time jobs to test out the waters if you are planning for a career shift. Job seeking platforms like Kalibrr offers a wide range of part-time and full-time job opportunities. 
• Engage in self-reflection and identify your core strengths and skills: Being able to determine this can help you build on what you already know and strengthen it to be used for your own advantage. For example, searching for what you were passionate about in your job or workplace can help you reclaim your passion again.
• Seek inspiration from various sources: If you think you have exhausted all possible ways to rediscover your passion, you can try checking out your hobbies, contacting mentors you’ve met, and look for possible role models. Seeking ways to get inspired again is easy; you just have to be attuned to the values you have and the people who resonate with you. 

Times may be tough, but embracing the uncertainties and setbacks we have experienced may also be an opportunity for us to grow and be better at the job we do. Don’t think of starting over as a sign of weakness; it is a brave and courageous decision for you to make. The next time you find yourself looking for something more in your career, don’t be afraid to reclaim your passion and embrace the value of starting over again.

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The only end-to-end recruitment solutions provider in Southeast Asia, Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, Philippines, with offices in San Francisco, California, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2012, it has served over 18,000 clients and is backed by some of the world’s most powerful start-up incubators and venture capitalists. These include Y Combinator, Omidyar Network, Patamar Capital, Wavemaker Partners, and Kickstart Ventures.

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