exercise 1.2 25 Things I Love to Do

This is an opportunity to explore your passions and interestswhat you really love to do. Make a list of 25 activities you really enjoy. Include activities from all arenas of your life. Let the list be exactly what comes to mind. Keep going until you have at least 25 things on the list. Follow these steps:

• To be successful, you must love what you do.

  DOTTIE WALTERS

• 1. Begin making your list of activities. Write as fast as you can. It doesnt matter what particular activity you like to do, why you enjoy doing it, or how minor or trivial it seems to bejust write it down.
• 2. Keep going until you have 25 activities. It may seem like a lot, but be creative and spontaneous. If you think of more, make the list longer.
• 3. Dont try to list the activities in order of ability or preference. Just write as fast as you can. (The example in Figure 1.4 shows a variety of activities.)
• 4. After completing the list, record your feelings about this exercise.
• 5. Jot down your reactions to the following questions: Did you notice any themes or connections between your ideas? If so, what are the similarities? Are there any connections that you might build on in terms of careerlife planning?
• 6. How do you think this exercise will help you with your careerlife planning process? Write your answers on your sheet. What did you learn?