It seems easy to the outside observer watching instagram influencers and bloggers get paid to travel and write articles from their couch. There’s almost epidemic levels of people who have decided to ditch their soul sucking day job and venture out on their own doing something they are really passionate about.
I love how this creative freedom is becoming the norm, but it’s easy to feel like we should all be doing the same thing in order to be happy.
A few years ago I was really struggling with my purpose and my profession (full disclosure I’m still figuring that out).
I have a masters degree and, by society’s standards, a good job. But that doesn’t mean I’m always happy or fulfilled. I hate to say it but as a speech pathologist for 8 years I never really felt like I found my place in that career. I worked in a skilled nursing facility, private practice, home care and schools. I never doubted my knowledge or skills, but I was missing the piece where I could see myself doing this job for my whole career.
It always felt like it was just until I could figure out what I was really here to do. It’s like when you know you are dating Mr. Right-Now and not Mr. Right. Have you ever felt like that too?
So I went on this journey of blogging, coaching, teaching yoga, writing, and teaching about living a mindful and healthy lifestyle. It’s been a road of ups and downs. I’m constantly oscillating between being a speech pathologist and a blogger/coach/yogi.
I have yet to strike that right balance but one of the things that has truly helped me learn about making my purpose my profession is when I started working with Gabby Bernstein.
I’ve done numerous trainings with her over the years and her message is a constant voice of clarity and wisdom in my life. Here’s what I learned from Gabby about making my purpose my profession.
The 3 steps to clear blocks to your abundance and bring more purpose into your profession.
#1 Be unapologetic about your abundance.
Most people have blocks when it comes to thinking it’s not realistic to earn a lot of money for work you are passionate about. The old “starving artist” idea that society created really hammered home the notion that if we want to do the work of our soul, we better be prepared to starve.
Then there’s a lot of us that think others will judge us for charging for purposeful work (this is especially true in the spiritual and healing communities). You may feel awkward about asking for money when you are doing somethings that pays you in joy.
Sister, you’ve gotta clear the fearful stories about abundance. Center into the fact that you have great gifts to share with the world. Your work can transform people in so many different ways. If you have big visions then you need to remember that by earning more you can serve more.
Your great work needs to be supported in order for it to support others. Use the mantra “my great work needs to be supported” whenever you are feeling uncomfortable about charging money for doing what you really love.
#2 Begin where you are.
We think that we need to jump in and change everything over night, but there’s huge befits to transition slowly. Give yourself the time and space you need to gracefully transition into a new venture. It helps you make change without a ton of pressure.
I’ve always tended to rush through transitions, but when we slow down we can feel more supported. Honor the transition. Go slow, give yourself space and grace. The pressure can be so intense if we decide to quit our careers too quickly. Explore new opportunities in a way that feels good to you. You can even practice your passion in your profession. You don’t need to rush, there’s so many opportunities to bring light into the work you already do.
I learned that when I tried to go full time with coaching I started to hate it because of the pressure that I put on myself to replace my salary with it. I loved it when I was doing it for the joy, but as soon as it was about earning a paycheck I saw it in a whole different light.
I realized that your passion doesn’t necessarily HAVE to become your profession. There are people in this world that are not built for the 9-5, but there are also people that need the financial security of a 9-5 so they can give their heart into their side projects without adding on the pressure. Only you get to decide which lifestyle is right for you.
I am still transitioning by slowly going part time with my job so I can focus more on what I love to do. I’m taking this *painfully* slow. But that’s ok.
#3 Abundance begins by feeling abundant.
You start by feeling it. When you take on the energy of what you want to create your desires become your reality. Most of us think we will feel good when we have money in the bank or when we have that dream career, but it’s the other way around.
Focus on feeling good and excited about your passion and others will be attracted to that. They will WANT to buy your product, support your business, and recommend you to their friends.
All boiled down here’s what I want you to know…
You don’t have to leave your 9-5 if you don’t want to.
You can totally leave your 9-5 and follow your passion if you want to.
Go slowly.
Know what you really want to do before making and major decisions in your career.
Dabble with side projects to keep the pressure off.
You CAN earn for doing with you are passionate about.
Everyone has GREAT gifts to share with the world.
Don’t be swayed by what other people are doing.
Your great work needs to be supported in order for you to support others.
When you take on the energy of what you want to create your desires become your reality.
Want a free training on this very topic?
I’m partnering with Gabby to bring you a free training — The 3 Major Blocks to Your Abundance and How to Fix Them!
Here’s what you can expect from this free training:
- Gabby’s proven process for making your purpose your profession
- How to earn a great living doing what you love
- The 3 biggest blocks to your abundance — and 3 steps that will totally energize you and transform your money mindset!
xo
