How do I find my passion/talent in life?

[Kennebunkport]

I'm late 30's, SAHM to soon-to-be three DC. Pre-children I had a successful career in marketing. I've surprised myself with how content I am most of the time, but I'm increasingly thinking about what my future looks like. We are financially stable, so I'm lucky to be able to really consider what I want to do in life.

Trouble is I don't know how to find my passion or genuine interests, that could lead me towards a new career path. I've never had a particular talent for anything and in some ways regret not choosing a career that required me to specialise. I love the idea of being an expert in something or the go-to person, but feel my chance for this has passed me by.

I have little interest in returning to a 9-5 and want something where I can work around the children. Obviously with a newborn this won't be imminent, but I want to start getting things straight in my mind. I'm not looking to make mega bucks, but would like to feel a sense of success and pride in my achievements.

Has anyone been in a similar position? Any ideas where I start?

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I'm in a similar position. I've got 2 DC (4 & 10mths). I've been in my current job in marketing & events for 8yrs; currently part-time since having DC - but it bores me. My boss is fantastic but I don't want to be in this job for much longer.
After having DC I've really developed an interest in them, in education so am looking to retrain as a Primary School Teacher in the next few years. To prepare I've done my Science GCSE & Forest School training. It was the Forrst School training that helped me make my mind up I wanted to work with young children as I loved planning & running sessions with them.
As DS is still very young I'll probably wait for a few years before taking the plunge with leaving my job but do want to do some work experience in different schools/ages to get an understanding of exactly what age I what to teach.
I have several interests & passions & I guess I've tried to imagine developing them into an actual career - baking, jewellery making etc but none have ever felt right, I guess I'd worry the enjoyment would go if it became my job.
What do you enjoy doing? If you asked your friends what they think you'd be good at/see you as, what do they say?

@APurpleSquirrel sounds a wonderful plan and I'm so glad you found a direction and went with it. I think part of the problem is my career took up a lot of my life, so I've never had hobbies. I enjoy anything 'housey' (but not good enough to go down an interiors route), i love making things look pretty, stationary, writing. I've got a very good eye for detail, so wondered about a freelance proof reader, but not sure how easy/worthwhile/fulfilling this would be!

Can you try volunteering/work experience? Just contact some local people/places and they might be able to help. I did a morning in a secondary school once and I bloody loved it-convinced me I did want to be a teacher and now I am. I also did work experience at vets and riding school and accountant which all helped me realise I didn’t want to do those jobs, for various reasons.

Maybe try some of those aptitude tests or get the book What Colour is Your Parachute?

Work experience is a good idea, although because I don't want a traditional 9-5, options are a bit limited. I've ordered the book @APurpleSquirrel. Thanks for the recommendations.