Find Your WHY & Change Your LIFE

Why You Need A WHY?

I was totally caught off-guard when my health coach asked me about my WHY.  All I wanted to do was lose a few pounds…why did I need a why?  Turns out having a solid reason, Why, for wanting to achieve a dream, goal or lifestyle takes some soul-searching to get started.

Beginning your journey by writing down your dream may seem like the most important part. After all, you know what you want.  This is actually the easy part! The hard part is finding out WHY you want to pursue this dream. Is it to be healthier? Have more money? Fit into those super cute jeans? It could actually be a combination of many things. But, you need to determine your WHY so you have a focus and reminder along the way. This helps you stay on track because you have a reason and not just a want.

How to Find Your Why

Finding your WHY really is not that hard. There are many videos, books, and online checklists to help you with this step. I have found the video, 7 Levels Deep, by Dean Graziosi, very helpful in explaining the process.  It is short and gives insight into the process.  He also has another called Finding Out Your Why which is equally insightful. 

You can download this worksheet which will walk you through 7 questions that will help you dig deep into finding your why.  From there don’t go it alone.  Find a friend whom you can confide in, who will support your journey, and help remind you of where you are heading.  Put up pictures, quotes, and other visual items around your home, on your bathroom mirror, workspace, and car to keep you motivated and moving forward.   If your why is a long-term process, make short-term milestones to reward your hard work.  You can do anything you set your mind to…change your mindset and change your LIFE!