#multipotentialite

[cozmikkid]

#quote #daria #90s #daria mtv #daria scenes #multiplicity #multipotentialite #scanner #renaissance soul #interests #hobbies #creativity #alternative #alt aesthetic

[laurensliminalspace]

How to balance all your interests when you have multiple passions?

I’ve been pondering how to balance all my different passions, interests, and side hustles, as I’m the kind of person who tends to love variety and easily gets excited about new projects. It’s often the completion part that I struggle with! This is a fairly common conundrum for certain personality types, and can also be related to conditions like ADHD. It can be really hard to know how to streamline and simplify things to make it more manageable and less chaotic.

Chronic illness can be a factor here too, as I often start a new project in a high energy period, but then may not have the physical energy to easily complete it. It can be hard to know how to handle this sometimes, as I can’t predict how I’ll feel from day to day or week to week. Sometimes I just have to let something go for a while, and accept that I will come back to it later. I also accept that there’s some projects I will abandon, and I don’t see it as a major problem as long as there’s no financial investment.

So how do you handle this tendency? 

I personally find it’s best to embrace it, and find ways to work around it rather than trying to pigeonhole myself into only one project, passion or interest at a time. However, if you’re trying to make money, earn an income or build a business - and you need to pay the bills with it to survive - then you will probably need to narrow down to one thing at a time for work. You can still allow yourself freedom to explore in your free time, though.

For example, I love borrowing a wide range of books from the library, and reading about a bunch of different topics at once. Switching from one book to another works for me and I find it stimulating. The great thing is that the books all get returned to the library, so they don't create long-term clutter. I also enjoy writing blog posts about a range of different topics, rather than sticking to one particular subject.

Same goes for my art - I have one style that I sell commercially, and then do whatever I want in the rest of my spare time as it captures my fancy. I find creating different IG/Tumblr accounts for particular art styles/niches works well. If it becomes popular and sells it's a cool bonus, but I don't worry too much about it making money. Digital art is great because it doesn't take up storage space, so I'm shifting from doing large pieces on canvas to doing more digital art.

Having said all that, I do have a bunch of blogs and Tumblr accounts floating around on the internet that I've forgotten about and largely abandoned. Same with old creative projects in storage. But it's okay, because I enjoyed exploring that idea/hobby/style for a brief period of time. Sometimes I go back and integrate creative stuff from the past into my current projects (for example, taking an old blog post and updating it for my current blog).

It can become a problem if you waste a lot of money on hobbies you forget about or business ideas that never get off the ground, so I’d recommend finding ways to avoid spending too much money to begin with. Ideally, it’s best to spend no money and find free activities, but obviously this is not always possible. My post about Decluttering My Fantasy Self may be relevant if this is you.

If you're multipassionate, I don't think there's one right or wrong way to manage your interests and hobbies. Some people like to focus intensely on one hobby at a time, then move on to something else. Others enjoy moving between different interests simultaneously to keep them stimulated. I've done both at different times in my life. Emilie Wapnick has a great book about this called How to Be Everything which is more focused on career, but you can apply the same principles to hobbies and side hustles as well.

#multipotentialite #multipassionate #adhd #enfp #infp #entp #intp #ne #extroverted intuition #renaissance woman #renaissance man #scanner #slashers #generalists #multipods #polymath

[saltynerdenemy]

Do adults with adhd feel like they're in a constant opportunity cost paradox everytime the day is about to end?

This, after spending half the day watching a fast-paced, stimulating show and getting done with bare minimum work.

#whyamIlikethis

#living with adhd #adhd stuff #adhdlife #adult adhd #adhd things #multipotentialite #need validation

[multipassionateme]

I can't recall how many times I've told myself this.

I remember after watching the film "Where The Crawdads Sing"

I literally went straight to the bookstore and bought sketchbooks, paints, and brushes. I was so inspired by the main character's hobby that I literally wanted to do it. Days later, after 2 butterfly paintings, I got bored. That's only ONE of the many things I started but never finished.

Of course, I would then label myself as lazy or lacking in character. For years, I've been hating myself for that. But now, while reading the book, I realize I need to accept that this is how my BRAIN works. And there's no shame in that. The restriction itself was designed by society. There's no right way to do things. There are millions of ways! And I'm excited to embark on that journey of self-discovery.

#multiplepassions #multipotentialite #scanners #creativewriters #creative writing #expressionistic

[a-weird-cryptid]

Meet the artist!

Q&As and similar

Questions for mutuals

My thoughts about.../Discussions

WIP Game

A little "series", made out of random posts, that I decided to put together here, for anybody who'd like to know me better. Made for the purpose of discussing different topics I always wanted to talk about with other people, but couldn't.

Reagan Ridley's MBTI

Being new on Tumblr

Using Sketchbooks

Romance in fiction

The word "queer"

The most op Atla element (+an Atlas Oc)

Being on Tumblr for a month

The gender binary

Reading fiction

Being smaller than average

Education/School systems

Art

Being on Tumblr for 2 months

The Reddit Blackout (+a small guide to Tumblr about things not many talk about)

Self diagnosing (+personal stories/experiences)

Interests

History

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Greece

Ancient Rome

Victorian England

Mythology

Greek Mythology

Roman Mythology

Egyptian Mythology

Norse Mythology

Science

Psychology

Biology

Astronomy

Physics

Other culture's

Traditions

Religions

Folklore, Myths and Legends

Languages

Hobbies

Reading

Writing

Drawing

Photography

Video/Photo editing

Crafting

Sewing

Playing guitar

Playing video games

Playing DnD

Skateboarding

Archery

Gymnastics

Listening to music

Learning new skills/facts

Meet my persona

Meet my alter egos

Full Fandom List

What I'll post

My Master's List of Series

#meet the artist #my art #digital art #digital drawing #art #artists on tumblr #queer artist #small artist #writers on tumblr #queer writers #about me #multifandom artist #multipotentialite #intp #my persona #my avatar

[fninwithdogenergy]

lol imagine there's a tiny (adhd?) demon in your head that randomly chooses things that give you dopamine and you end up with a burn out because the demon decided to give you no dopamine for school but all the dopamine for literally 300 different things that change every week.

#adhd #burn out #multipotentialite #polymath #hyperfixations #neurodivergent

[scottjpearson]

How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up

How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up By coining a new term #multipotentialite, Wapnick shows how doing multiple things can make a #career and a life. #BookReview #ScottsBookReview

Modern culture sometimes has hard-to-shake core beliefs. The social mores tend to suggest that workers specialize (or sub-specialize) in one thing. We expect people to define themselves by their work, and their work must consist of one main task or calling. That’s easy for people who are good at only one thing or favor/enjoy only one thing. However, some of us have trouble fitting into that…

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#career #multipotentialite #plurality #polymath

[familiekes]

multipotentialite

Of een multipotentialite zijn een geheime vaardigheid is, weet ik niet. Soms is het eerder een last omdat één ding kiezen lastig is.

#variatie #allesisleuk #multipotentialite

[jpacampara21]

Hi Welcome to my blog

#polymath #multipotentialite #lifelonglearner #culturalexchange #globalcitizen #creativity #knowledge #passion #agritech #sustainableagriculture #animalhusbandry #equestrian #wildlife #conservation #technologyforgood #weightlifting #powerlifting #boxing #football #wuxia #fantasy #literature #writing #antipoverty #literacy #volunteering #educationforall #communication #asianliterature #tertiaryeducation

[short-tired-but-sometimes-witty]

The Tiring Life of a Multipotentialite

When people ask me what my hobbies are, I struggle to highlight my past and current endeavours. This isn't due to me having none but because of the very opposite; I have too many. I pick up new hobbies faster than I drop old ones. My room is a constant mess. The bookshelf on one side, my roller skates and tennis racket on the other. Even when old hobbies have been dropped I rarely get rid of the evidence hoping that one day I’ll pick it back up.

#bookworm #hobbies #tennis #multipotentialite #lots of potential #special interest

[thegratitudelisting]

I need to do what brings me joy!!!

Yes, I need to choose a career and lifestyle that brings me joy. I want to gatekeep all my plans. Move wherever I want and just do it for the sake of experience and joy!!!

I am going to embrace my multipassionate self.

I can do YouTube, email marketing, writing, blogging, editing, and scriptwriting, I can talk to AI, solve cases, analyze things, and all of that. I don't like to really focus on numbers and anything related to organizing. I'm more of a right brain function. Creativity, art, fashion, emotions. So yeah!!

#gratitude #multipotentialite

[thedirtbagdad]

If your peg doesn’t fit into either a round or a square hole, read @lennecefer’s post. He is a peaceful warrior of other paths. Paths that are just fine for a life and sometimes extraordinary. #rainforestmind #multipotentialite #Repost @lennecefer ・・・ Meme king. Renaissance man. I don’t fit into neat categories and i like it. Years ago the stuffiness of professional culture reached a boiling point with me and I left it behind. I left a career of being a “professional” and decided to carve my own path. I know what I know and no one can take that away from me. What matters now is our values and how we turn this into political action. I grew up in a family of union workers and I am forever grateful for what this upbringing provided me. A tenacity for hard work and determination is an incredible gift. I am forever grateful for these lessons and turning this into transformation the opportunities for the communities I come from. 📸 @ben_moon https://www.instagram.com/p/Clty_BoPfobflvlUzpTrcLlo31fR7BdJKqFZFU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#rainforestmind #multipotentialite #repost

[laurensliminalspace]

Eight steps to finding your NF calling

Please note: NF = Intuitive Feeler in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or the “Idealists” in Keirsey’s typology system. NF personality types tend to overlap with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs).

Many NFs struggle to find their calling in life – and usually, for NF people they are searching for a calling, a life purpose. Generally NFs don’t just want a job, they want a meaningful career and vocational direction. Of course, for various reasons NFs may have to work at a job they don’t find particularly stimulating or rewarding. Some may work at a fairly mundane job to support their family, or to fund other creative, spiritual or community service pursuits. I have found NF people to be quite adaptable and are found in all kinds of different workplaces – not just the typical “recommended” careers for their type.

Of all the types, NFs have the most difficulty dealing with jobs and career choices, because the things which NFs at excel at are generally not all that profitable. NFs are typically most interested in and most skilled at various forms of creative arts, music, psychology, social justice, advocacy and community service work. Unfortunately these jobs are often less profitable than many other career paths, and the skills of NFs do not immediately lend themselves to make a great deal of money. This can lead to all sorts of problems, like the “starving artist” syndrome.

Nevertheless, many NFs do not aspire to be affluent, and do not find money or conventional forms of status to be terribly motivating. Yet it is a necessity of life, and it can be frustrating when you can’t find a job in the area that you are most passionate about. Personally, I have experienced conflicting feelings about making money from the vocational areas I’m interested in. Sometimes there is a sense of guilt, or a feeling that these things are too important to make them into a business. I get concerned that money may interfere with my motivation, or somehow detract from the real purpose.

I’ve come to terms with the fact that making money can be a positive thing, as long as it is done in an ethical way. Also, making a profit can be a really good thing, as it enables me to be more generous and give to others. As the successful artist and entrepreneur, Stephanie Rose Freeman says, money amplifies who you are. 

But I do think that dealing with the business side of things can make NFs uncomfortable, as many of these areas – for instance the music industry – are very profit-driven, and this conflicts with NF values in many cases. There is also a common frustration that our culture and society does not always value and is not always willing to pay for the things which NFs view as important and essential to life.

It does seem that the perceiving types have more difficulty making a decision about what to study or what career path to follow, compared to the judging types who are a bit more stable in their sense of direction. As an ENFP, I know that I change my mind a lot – and I’ve also noticed many INFPs do the same thing. I heard one middle-aged INFP lady proclaim, “I still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up!” If you are wrestling with this and feel like you should know by now, then you are not alone. It’s not just a challenge for teenagers and young adults – people of all ages have trouble finding direction and knowing what they want to do with their life.

So what is the solution? I won’t claim to have any instant or simple answers to “finding your true calling”. Besides, the concept of “calling” will vary from person to person. For some people, it might mean a spiritual purpose or mission. For others it is more about a career or a particular area of study. Still others see their purpose and goals in life to be more about marriage, family and relationships. For most NFs, I think the idea of “calling” embraces all the above areas, but some people emphasise one aspect more than others.

I would like to share some tips, suggestions and ideas that I have found helpful. This is not professional advice, so feel free to take it or leave it! I have a keen interest in psychology and counselling, but I am by no means qualified. The only qualification I have is that I am an NF, and I’ve observed a many other NFs throughout my life.

Here are eight factors to consider:

One: Write down your dreams and goals, and be willing to brainstorm all kinds of ideas – even the ones that seem wild and wacky. Some people find it helpful to do something creative, such as making a collage of their “ideal life” or the things they are passionate about. Others may be inspired by images on Pinterest, which reflect their hopes and dreams for the future. I once made a slideshow of images which music, which reflected my desires for the future and my sense of identity.

Don’t just consider your long-term goals here, but consider what would your ideal day look like. What would you be doing? How would you spend your time? This can help you get more granular and gain clarity about what you would like to be doing on a day-to-day basis. For instance, you may love painting, but if you’re an extrovert then being isolated on your own in a studio may not be an optimal situation long-term.

Two: Remember there are different seasons of life, and in each season there may be a different focus. In one season of life, I may be focusing primarily on my studies. In another season, I may put more effort into my friendships and community involvement. There may be seasons of travel, searching and self-discovery. Many will go through seasons of investing in their marriage and children. Allow yourself to go through these seasons, and recognise that each one is valid – even if other people do not value them or think you are wasting your time.

Three: Some people make the idea of “calling” all about having your dream job or career. This can be wonderful, but don’t be limited if you are stuck in a mundane job right now. Is there some volunteering you can do which would be rewarding? What creative areas can you pursue in the mean time? Do you have a business idea you would like to explore on the side? Is there a course you could study part-time? Try to see your calling and purpose in a more holistic way, and embrace different ways of finding fulfillment.

Four: This one is particularly for the ENFPs and INFPs: cut yourself a bit of slack. Most NFPs take longer than others to really work out their true calling, purpose and mission in life. People may judge you as unstable, flighty or uncommitted – but don’t take it personally! Many people, especially SJ types, will not easily resonate with NF values. They may find it hard to see the connection between all the different jobs and areas of study you have engaged in, but you will see a common thread among them. Don’t internalise the judgements of other people, hard as it may be.

Five: I really like how Mike from NF Geeks describes NF “path finding” and his recommendations. Mike advises NF types to look for careers that embrace the values of ‘transformation’ and ‘transcendence’. (See link at the bottom of the page.) This can be found in many different types of work, but those principles are important to keep in mind when choosing a career direction or path of study. Also, don’t just consider the kind of job you prefer, but the type of lifestyle and relationships you want.

Six: Be open to different types of careers and various ways of gaining an income. Some people have a couple of part-time jobs, or run their own business on the side. Many NFs enjoy being an entrepreneur, as it gives them lots of scope for flexibility and creativity – as well as doing something more meaningful. For instance, I’m sure that many self-employed life coaches are NFs! I’ve been really inspired by Marianne Cantwell’s book ‘How to be a Free Range Human’ which explores various unconventional career paths.

Seven: Consider what gives you energy and what drains your energy. When do you feel excited, energised and inspired? What gets your juices flowing? Introverts may want to be careful of jobs that require too much extroversion, as they will often end up very drained at the end of the day and will not have much energy left for their friends and family. Extroverts may get too lonely and feel isolated working from home all the time. Personally, I’ve found jobs that require a great deal of attention to detail can be draining, as generally these are areas that Sensors excel at.

Eight: See if you can find people living lives that inspire you – preferably someone you know. Get to know them and ask them questions. Find out how they got into their particular vocation or career. You might even be able to find a mentor who can encourage you and give you wise advice. However, be careful of trying to emulate someone else who may have very different skills and talents from you. Remember to appreciate your own unique gifts and calling, rather than copying another person.

Further Resources:

Puttylike: A Home for Multipotentialites

NF Pathfinding Video by Dr Mike Boudria

150+ Art Careers – The Ultimate List

Live Your Legend: Change the World by Doing Work You Love

How to Be a Free Range Human by Marianne Cantwell

Career Shifters Blog

#career #calling #purpose #meaning #vocation #multipotentialite #scanner #nfs #mbti #intuitivefeeling #idealists #keirsey #personalitytypes #typology #hsp #highlysensitive

[missmultipotentialite]

There is something, that I always struggled with and it like there is no one that share the same experience as me but I want to share.

So I get horny, very horny after my period and it doesn't help that am still struggling with my sexuality and am an indoor person.

Also am a believer of sexual attraction than physical attraction yet the thought of having sex. 🤮

#multipassionate #multipotentialite #life advice #struggle #sexuality

[multipassionateme]

This is me embracing myself

Hey there! I know people have told you countless times to focus on and be good at one thing. I know you've been following that advice (terrible, by the way) I know you felt guilty and shameful for jumping from one skill to another your whole life. Joining courses that give everything you need but finding it hard to implement. I get you. I am like that. We've been living in a world where our thought processes are labelled as Shiny Object Syndrome. Or laziness and procrastination.

Sorry to say, but we've been following the WRONG people. We're neurodivergent, living in a neurotypical world. But don't worry. I am here. Together, let's find what makes us happy. Follow our curiosity. Do a ton of experiments because life's too short to restrict our creativity.

#multipotentialite #multipotentiality

[binniesoob]

I want to listen to music but i want to read books but i also want to read webtoons and mangas and watch animes and youtube videos and movies and tv series and dramas and i want to journal and make art and improve my drawing skills and writeee and i want to edit photos and videos and learn korean and japanese and french and be better at spanish and english and translate stuff and learn more psycology things but also to learn to cook especially those cute yummy dishes you see on pinterest and learn to take care of plants and learn how to use tarots and do lots of arts&crafts and diys like miniature houses and origami and clay and also curate specific accounts/blogs for most if not all these interests- but there's too little time and too many things i wanna do i can't do them all.

#if anyone has a solution to cure me from the multipotentialite disease i'd appreciate it 😄👍 #anyway #i know i have many years ahead of me so i'll hopefully have time (and money) to learn and do more/lots of these things but you get me.