{"id":289,"date":"2021-02-16T21:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T21:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.assistedlivingnetwork.com\/?p=289"},"modified":"2021-04-02T21:21:49","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T21:21:49","slug":"4-finding-your-passion-in-assisted-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/4-finding-your-passion-in-assisted-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Your Passion in Assisted Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Finding Your Passion in Assisted Living - By Gene Guarino\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DSllCSYu8kM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your passion is incredibly important! Whatever it is \u2013 whether it\u2019s helping others, making money, cooking, maybe even travel \u2013 your passion is a way to connect with the world and express yourself on a deeper level. But maybe you haven\u2019t quite found your passion yet. That\u2019s ok! It\u2019s not too late to find out. Here are three steps to get you on your way and help you figure out your passion:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step One: Explore<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself a chance to explore some different things. Sit for a moment or two and really think about what it is you really want to do; if you had the time, if money wasn\u2019t an issue. Take out a notepad and brainstorm. Think about anything that sparks your interest or has been gnawing at you to try. Write down whatever comes to mind. Go down your list, pick one, and give yourself the chance to explore what\u2019s really calling you. You can always pick another one to try if the first one (or few) end up not panning out. And it\u2019s okay, not every interest is and can be your passion, but it is out there!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two: Experience and Learn<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to other people, especially ones that are successful in the area you\u2019re interested in exploring. Ask them about their experiences, how they got where they are today, what works, and what doesn\u2019t. Offer to take them out for lunch or to grab a coffee and just have a chat to learn all you can. Learn more by utilizing all the resources you can \u2013 and there are so many! Attend seminars and conferences to expose yourself to people and thought leaders in the realm of what you\u2019re thinking of pursuing. Read books and articles. Go online, check out forums and blog posts. Learn all you can about the subject and see if it\u2019s really right for you or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three: Do!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just Start. Go ahead, give whatever you\u2019re interested in doing a try! Even if it\u2019s just one step, one small splash in the pond. Start by doing something small. Give it a go and see if it\u2019s something that you enjoy doing, that you want to do more \u2014 if it\u2019s really your passion. The best way to learn is by experience, by doing. Your passion is very important. Not just to you, but for other people. Your passion will bring the fire to your life and others will take notice. A person with a passion has purpose and is inspiring. If you focus on what excites you and what you\u2019re best at, you\u2019re going to benefit and bless so many more people than if you just do something out of obligation. We are passionate here at the Residential Assisted Living Academy.\u00a0 And we help others who are passionate about making a difference and making money.\u00a0 We teach our community everything they need to know for a successful start. Perhaps Residential Assisted Living could help you enjoy your passions more \u2013 or even be your passion!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be sure to subscribe to our iTunes podcast to listen on the go!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/assisted-living-networks-podcast\/id1360517721?mt=2\">[CLICK HERE]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/new.assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7C.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7C-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7C-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7C-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/new.assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7D.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7D.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7D-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7D-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7D-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/new.assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7E.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7E.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7E-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7E-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/assistedlivingnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7E-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your passion is incredibly important! 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