What makes me curious

There are two prevailing theories. We can recognize the truth behind that theory in some situations — cliffhangers at the ends of television shows, for example. Click-bait headlines manipulate and exploit our curiosity. Often, the entire experience is unsatisfying, like taking a sip of a tea that smells fantastic, but is otherwise tasteless. Other psychologists have noticed our innate love of doing puzzles and figuring things out.

Even young children exhibit this kind of exploration for its own sake. We share this kind of curiosity with other primates, so it runs pretty deep. They noticed that the monkeys enjoyed solving puzzles, without requiring any reward. Love is its own law. Asking yourself this question can not only hone in on the current landscape of your life, but also unearth the trajectory you want to follow.

You can also broaden the scope of the question beyond career goals, and imagine where a home, family, friends and hobbies fit in. Take time to paint several versions of the picture, and accept that the vision is going to change countless times.

As long as you aren't living by someone else's vision, you will end up where you want to be. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. Yes, it feels uncomfortable, even morbid, to contemplate the idea of death. However, research has found that thinking about it can actually be a good thing. A study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Review found that an awareness of mortality can not only improve one's physical health, but also help a person re-prioritize life goals and values accordingly.

We should "turn attention and research efforts toward better understanding of how the motivations triggered by death awareness can actually improve people's lives, rather than how it can cause malady and social strife," study researcher Kenneth Vail, of the University of Missouri, said in a statement. Ask what makes you come alive and do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

Discovering a passion that fuels that inner fire is often easier said than done, which is all the more reason to take the time to ask yourself this question. Let your imagination run wild, and try not to impose any self-restrictions on the possibilities. Being honest with yourself and embracing a little soul-searching is often just what it takes to discover what's missing. Many people spend their days living by their resumes, their lists of accolades that translate to the power they have accumulated throughout their lives.

Our minds have two halves : the one half that has new experiences and the other half that tried to understand those experiences. Curious people use both halves of their minds and are able to stretch to new heights. Contact one of our experts today to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals faster and naturally.

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