通过童年线索找到人生方向｜Finding Your Mission in Life-The Playful Way

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🌟“I Don’t Know What I Want to Be Yet” — And That’s Okay

People often ask, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Maybe you’ve been asked that a lot. And maybe you don’t know the answer. Guess what? That’s totally okay. In fact, it’s a great place to start.

🔍 The Clues Are Hiding in Your Childhood

Here’s a little secret: One of the best ways to figure out what you might want to do in the future...is to look backward — to when you were younger.

Why? Because when you were little, you did things just because they made you happy. You weren’t thinking about money, grades, or being “good enough.” You followed your curiosity. You had fun.

And those fun memories? They hold important clues about what still matters to you deep down. 💖

🎈Step 1: Remember What You Loved

Think of three things you loved doing when you were younger.

Ask yourself:

• Where did I love to play?

• What did I do on rainy afternoons at home?

• What made me lose track of time?

✏️Step 2: Write the Memories Down

Now, write a few short sentences about each one. Keep it real and specific.

For example:

🗺️ “I used to draw maps of made-up worlds and name the cities myself.”

🎤 “I pretended I had a radio show and interviewed my stuffed animals.”

🎨 “I made costumes out of old clothes and wore them around the house.”

🌟Step 3: What Felt Magical?

Think: What was the best part of each moment?

• Was it when the map started to look real?

• Was it when your toys answered your silly questions?

• Was it when your costume looked just right?

Then go deeper:

🌈 “I loved making something from my imagination.”

📣 “I liked being the one who got to talk and share.”

🎯 “I felt proud when I created something real.”

📋 “I liked being the one who made the rules.”

💬Step 4: Say Who You Are

Now turn those memories into truths about yourself.

• I’m someone who likes making up worlds

• I’m someone who likes telling stories

• I’m someone who likes turning ideas into real things

• I’m someone who likes leading and organizing fun

✨Why This Matters

As we grow up, we start to worry about grades, jobs, money, or being “good enough.” Sometimes, we stop doing what makes us feel alive. But if you go back and listen to what your younger self loved, you’ll find a clearer picture of what really lights you up.

You don’t have to figure everything out right now. But you can take the first step by asking: “What did I love before anyone told me what I should love?” That’s where your path might begin. 💛

🎒So, what did you love to do as a kid? Write it down, and let’s see where it takes you.

🎈你还不知道自己想做什么？太正常了！

很多人都说我们要“找到自己的梦想”或“未来的方向”，听起来好像你现在就应该知道你以后要干什么了。但其实，最好的开始方式就是诚实地说一句：“我现在还不知道我想做什么。”

这不是失败哦，而是一个特别棒的起点。💡

🌱真正的“人生线索”藏在哪里？

奇怪的是，我们最真实的兴趣和热情，常常藏在一个很早的地方：童年。

小时候的我们，会做一些事只是因为我们喜欢。我们不会考虑钱，不会管别人怎么看，也不在乎做得好不好。我们就是因为开心、好奇，就去做了。所以，回想小时候的爱好，可以帮我们找到现在真正感兴趣的东西。

🧸第一步：回到童年的你

闭上眼睛，想想你小时候最喜欢做的三件事。比如：

• 你喜欢在哪里玩？

• 雨天一个人在房间的时候，你在干嘛？

• 什么活动会让你玩得忘记时间？

✏️第二步：写出这些画面

每一件事写几句话，不用写得很长，但要具体一点。例如：

🗺️“我常常在纸上画想象中的国家地图，还会给每个城市取名字，画上小河流和高山。”

🎤“我假装自己是电台主持人，给玩具采访、放音乐，录下来自己听。”

🌟第三步：什么让你最开心？

想一想，那些小时候的活动里，什么部分最让你快乐？也许是：

• 当地图慢慢变得像个真正的国家

• 当你“采访”的玩具说出有趣的回答

• 当你自己做的衣服真的穿起来像电影里一样

• 当别人开始认真玩你设计的游戏

那时候你内心有什么感觉？是：

🎨 “我好喜欢创造一个全新的世界。”

🎙️ “我喜欢用声音和大家分享快乐。”

🛠️ “我喜欢看到我的点子变成真的。”

🧭 “我喜欢制定规则，然后带领大家一起玩。”

🔍第四步：总结你是谁

现在，把这些小时候的快乐时光，变成几句简单的话：

• 我是一个喜欢…… 想象世界的人

• 我是一个喜欢…… 讲故事和交流的人

• 我是一个喜欢…… 把点子变成现实的人

• 我是一个喜欢…… 组织大家一起玩的人

☁️为什么这些很重要？

长大之后，我们会越来越担心：

• 要不要赚钱？

• 别人怎么看？

• 会不会失败？

这些压力会慢慢盖住我们最初的热情和梦想。但如果你愿意重新认识那个小时候的自己，你会发现 - 原来你早就知道，什么事能真正让你开心。你未来做的工作、生活方式，哪怕只是和小时候的快乐“有一点像”，都会让你链接到一种“对了”的感觉，那就是 - “嗯，这就是我想做的事。”

🌟所以，不着急找答案。先找回你自己。

💬你小时候最喜欢做什么呢？写下来，我们一起看看里面藏着哪些线索吧！