As people plan for retirement, or their future, or whatever they want to call it, words like Passion, Purpose, Hobby, Busy, Fulfillment, and Fun come on the screen. Unfortunately, there is a lot of pressure on people (put on us by ourselves, our children, friends and society overall) to get the future right. What "right" means is different for everyone. Creating a future is an individual project, not a collective movement. Trying new things can lead you to a host of enjoyments.
In our work we have made many suggestions about how to find new activities when you rewire…beginning with the idea of doing some self-discovery and excavation. Go deep and think about childhood memories and accomplishments. We all have dreams and ideas that have been lying dormant and may now be ready to pop in some manner. There are many articles written on this topic.
People admit that they get stuck on how to investigate an idea once they decide to go for it.
Here are a few simple basics: Start with the Internet. GOOGLE is your friend.
1.View your interest from a variety of angles. Don’t narrow your initial search; you can edit your ideas later.
2. Go local and global in your search. Read, read and read more.
3. Look for local/national/international organizations that support your activity. Attend a meeting/event as a non-member. Check it out and see if you like it.
4. Subscribe to the organization’s newsletter; they’re usually free.
5. Determine if you know people already doing this activity. Reach out to them. They can introduce you to others, but don’t expect them to do the work for you!
6. Take classes. Take notes. You are a beginner so ask tons of questions.
7. If the activity you select isn’t fulfilling your expectations, dare to discard it and try something else. Readers tell us that it is often the second, third and sometimes the fourth idea they have investigated that leads them to where they want to go. So be persistent.
Enjoy the challenges and have fun.
