Are You a Multi-Passionate Creative?
Here are 5 ways to tell.
I’m a proud multi-passionate creative. The first time I heard those words, I got chills down my spine.
Oh, look! That’s already one way to tell if you’re a multi-passionate. The combination of words alone will give you that “finally- I know what to call myself!” feeling.
How else can you tell if you’re a multi-passionate creative, rather than a person who simply has many interests? I’m so glad you asked.
5 Signs That You’re a Multi-Passionate Creative
1. You not only have many interests but many talents.
It’s one thing to be curious about many subjects, it’s another to be genuinely good at almost everything you pursue. The latter is what makes you a multi-passionate creative.
You tend to be good at almost anything creative that you put your focus on and you’re constantly uncovering new skills.
If you have trouble figuring out what line of work you should go into because your skillset is ever-growing, “multi-passionate” belongs on your resume.
2. You’re triggered by the phrase: “Jack of all trades, master of none.”
Shade much? If you’re a multi-passionate creative, the jack of all trades quote is a major buzzkill. It feels like an insult because “master of none” seems to define your reality.
Check this out though. That’s not even the full quote! I wrote an article about that, which you can check out here.
3. Choosing one thing feels like torture
If someone asks, “what do you do?” and you don’t know which of your projects to lead with (and sharing only one feels like a lie), you’re a multi-passionate creative.
As a multi-passionate, you feel empowered when you can openly share the various creative outlets you’re inspired by. Withholding and sharing only part of “what you do” is your way of keeping other people comfortable, but it’s not your truth.
Similarly, if you’re a multi-passionate creative, when you DO share your aspirations with those around you and they respond with, “Oh that’s great! So which one are you going to get serious about?” you’ll break into a sweat.
Nothing puts pressure and stress on a multi-passionate like being asked to choose one thing, because in your heart, you know that’s not the path for you.
Your process of “choosing” looks different than most. You need time to dabble, explore, and express yourself in multiple ways before you can settle on one thing.
Even then, your “one thing” tends to be a combination of a few creative outlets at a time.
4. You have an inherent desire to share your gifts
Finally, if you’re a multi-passionate creative, at some point along your journey, you’ll have an intense desire to share your gifts with the world.
You may want to tour with your band and also publish research papers. You’ll want to start a blog, and also fantasize about opening your own restaurant.
Your gifts yearn to be expressed and it can sometimes feel like there isn’t enough opportunity in this lifetime to do it all.
I can describe that feeling so well because I spent years feeling this way and still do sometimes!
If you feel like you have all the gifts but lack of focus or time to see them through, you’re a multi-passionate creative.
5. Focus feels like a four-letter word
As a multi-passionate creative, you may criticize yourself for not being able to stay focused, have clear priorities, or follow through on your goals.
Please know that you’re not alone.
I’ve surveyed hundreds of multi-passionates and the top life skills they struggle with are prioritization and focus.
What if I told you there’s more than one type and way of focus and that you can choose which type of focus to use based on your desired outcome?
If you’re ready to go from feeling frustrated with your shifting priorities, leaving you confused and overwhelmed, to experiencing clarity and being continuously energized by your big picture plans, you’ll want to make focus a friend, not a foe.
Check out my podcast, Multi-Passionate Mastery, for tips on how to focus and prioritize as a multi-passionate creative!
Let’s Recap
5 Signs That You’re a Multi-Passionate Creative:
- You not only have many interests but many talents.
- You’re triggered by the phrase: “Jack of all trades, master of none.”
- Choosing one thing feels like torture
- You’re a master at creative problem solving
- Focus feels like a four-letter word
So, are you multi-passionate? Had you heard of that term before today? Drop a comment and let me know and feel free to ask any questions as well. Remember, I’m a multi-passionate creative too! We’re in this together.
D’Ana Joi is a life coach for multi-passionates and host of the Multi-Passionate Mastery Podcast. She believes having many talents is a gift, not a burden, and helps creatives from all walks of life break free from the pressure of doing “all the things” at once so that they can enjoy being multi-passionate without burning out.