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by awb 2910 days ago
There are lots of self help resources on the topic (ex. https://youtube.com/watch?v=6pgaJb2Wwhs), but IMO a passion is when you enjoy the process of something rather than looking forward to an outcome. Your life probably already demonstrates your passions.

What do you actually do in your free time (not what you wish you were doing)? Go to the bar? Play video games? Go to the beach? Those are your passions right now.

If you want different passions, try different things for an hour a day for a week or two. Try hiking, photography, reading, writing, etc. If you enjoy the act itself and such with it, it's a passion of yours.

IMO, there is no shortcut, you have to try different things until they click.

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Simple advice but I needed to be reminded of that finding your passion partially means that you need to try everything.

Okay, maybe not everything, but it sure sounds fun! :)