What do you do when you have no passion or drive?

I make a big old list. I make the biggest list you could imagine! I write down everything that I want to achieve in my life and then I make another list. Things I want to achieve this month and I write down how I will do this. It seems excessive but making goals gives me something to work towards and lets me track my progress. It really motivates me to see it on paper. Another thing I do is tell my friends that I am going to do something as then I have to do it other wise they will hold me accountable

When I have no passion or drive, it feels like time reevaluate. Maybe it's time to look into what I'm passionate about and see if those things still hold sway for me. As I learn and grow as a person, my interests change with me. PI look at it like leveling up! Time to move on to the next challenge and see what's waiting for me. Sometimes you have to shed your old skin to make room for the new you! Checking in with yourself every so often can be important and the growth that you discover when you do can be so exciting.

I've dealt with this in the past so I understand this feeling. Personally, I found it hard to find passions or motivation because I had no energy and had apathy for everything around me. I had many hobbies and interests before I became depressed so for me, it helped to think about those and create ideas in my head for what I would do when I had more energy. I tend to be creative so looking at other people's art or finding new shows to watch helped. It can also help to have friends suggest things for you and see what you like to do. Be open-minded and willing to try a variety of things. Remember, it is completely okay to not have one solid plan or interest. Live each day as it's own and try not to compare yourself to others. The most important thing is to do what makes you happy. Just experiment and talk to others.

Firstly, what do you think of when you think of the word passion and/or drive? You probably think of people being super productive, getting dream jobs, etc... Not everybody has a super obvious passion. A passion can be anything: cooking, planning, gaming, listening to music, it really doesn't matter. I promise you have passions, you just might not see them right now either because you're depressed (which happens whenever I get depressed; it goes away after a while, promise) or because you don't think your interests count. They do, and if you don't have any now, just wait.

Thank you for reaching out! It is understandably a tough situation to have no passion or drive. You feel lost. Not knowing where to be and how to be or feel can be frustrating and leave you thinking what gives me joy. Having to do the daily tasks you cannot avoid because it’s expected of you can feel more like an obligation rather than something you inherently are inspired to do. Even small things like getting out of bed or daily chores could feel impossible tasks. You may want to think of any small hobby/interest/activity that you believe sounds interesting. Start with giving such an activity a 2 minutes of your day and gradually find more such pleasurable and healthy things and increase the time to that which made you feel especially good. You may be interested in pursuing art, learning to play an instrument or learning a new language. Knowing the direction you want to go into can be difficult and knowing what you want from life in general. There are several fantastic opportunities to volunteer at 7 cups as a listener, content writer/editor, check-in/sharing circle host. You may think about wanting to give back to the community you are passionate about. Communities range from Depression, Anxiety, Addiction Support and Positivity and Gratitude community. Do you want to make use of these opportunities that are available? Which opportunities catch your eye? You are someone with bags of potential and it takes finding the right opportunities for you. You are absolutely welcome to communicate 1-1 with any of our amazing listeners or therapists on our site to further explore your thoughts and feelings. Passion and drive shines through when there is something to intrigue and inspire you. Sometimes you do not know what interests you until you try!

You take it one day at a time. If you feel like you have no passion but you still need to make a living, pick something you are good at and interested in. From there, you can spend your free time exploring things you like which can lead to you finding your passion. For example, if you don't have any specific passions but are a good writer, you can work for a bit as a journalist while trying out things that sound cool in your free time. Be sure to keep in mind that a passion or drive doesn't have to be for a specific career or hobby. In fact, many people are not passionate about their jobs (but we all need to make money somehow). Instead, your passion can be your family, your free time, or traveling. Find what sparks your fire, and keep in mind that it can be anything.

When I am feeling like I have no passion or drive, I like to go outdoors or do something active. Getting my blood flowing helps me to reconnect with myself and feel a better sense of belonging which then helps me want to do more. There have been numerous times in my life where I have lost my drive, however, the intensity of a workout or doing something I used to love, such as dancing or hiking can bring back memories of times I was full of passion. That helps me want to get back to the state of mind of better times and better drive.

It sounds as though you're feeling burnt out. In this case, one of the first things I'd suggest doing is determining what's making you feel this way. Once you know what's the cause of your burn out you can start to address it. Sometimes this means that we need to step back and take some extra time to delve into self care (whatever that means and however that works for you). You may also want to try some journaling to look inside yourself to determine what you're passionate about. Once you find your passion you can start focusing on it more and then you'll see your drive building up from there.

When I have no passion and drive I turn my focus on my young child. There is nothing I wouldn't do for them, so I must push forward. It isn't the easy thing to do, but none of what is best for us is often easy. To be happy and healthy in life, we must be ok within our own minds. I focus on my child and the gifts we have been given. We are both happy most of the time, safe, and healthy. That in itself is something to be grateful for every minute of the day. Let's always count our blessings.

What I personally do when I’m having issues with getting out bed, or having issues taking care of myself, (etc.) I remind myself of what got me to where I am now. I have this really big dream of moving to New York and becoming a bigshot lawyer! It got me through SO much. I think about how I want to look when I finally get there, and if I’d be happy with myself if I was there right now. Everybody has different things that motivate them and drive them! The goal is to be extraordinary. Losing your passion or motivation is a normal part of being human! Find what makes you happy and delve into it with everything you are!