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The Truth About Being Multi-Passionate with Catherine Castillo
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Do you ever feel like you're pulled in a million different directions? Like your interests are a sprawling map with no single destination? In today's world that often demands specialization, embracing a multi-passionate life can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. How do we navigate the excitement of diverse pursuits while finding a sense of balance and purpose?
In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Castillo, a certified rescue diver, licensed nurse, pole fitness instructor, and IT consultant (just to name a few!), about what it truly means to be multi-passionate. Catherine, who identifies as both "multi-passionate" and "multi-hyphenate," shares her unique perspective on integrating her varied interests and skills into a fulfilling life.
In this conversation, Catherine highlights the importance of self-awareness in managing a multi-passionate life. She emphasizes the need to understand your "why" behind each pursuit, ensuring your actions align with your values and contribute to your overall well-being. Catherine encourages listeners to be intentional about their choices, prioritizing activities that bring joy and fulfillment while avoiding the trap of spreading themselves too thin.
We delve into the challenges faced by multi-passionate individuals, particularly the risk of burnout. We discuss practical strategies for maintaining balance, such as creating an "idea parking lot" to store future aspirations and adapting passions to fit changing life circumstances. We also emphasize the importance of resilience in navigating setbacks and viewing failures as valuable learning experiences.
In this episode:
- The difference between "multi-passionate" and "multi-hyphenate"
- How societal expectations can clash with a multi-passionate lifestyle
- The connection between confidence and burnout for those with diverse interests
- Practical strategies for prioritizing tasks and practicing self-care
- Why adapting your passions to your environment is crucial
- The importance of failing forward and embracing resilience
- How to cultivate self-compassion while pursuing multiple passions
Connect with Catherine
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineaec/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/a7vcaec/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caecastillo/ and
https://www.instagram.com/caecastillo__/
Resources:
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Couples Goal Setting Workbook
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