The Importance Of Your “Why”

The why of your resolution is important for a number of reasons. It gives you a better understanding of yourself. To fully understand why you are doing something requires self-examination. This sometimes scares people, but I can assure you it's worth it for the results it can bring. Knowing your why provides you with a guide to follow. Without it, you're lost and are simply moving toward what you hope is the right destination. That's no way to get what you want. If you find yourself too lost on your journey, there's a good chance you'll never get where you want to be. Having a thorough understanding of your why is one of the best motivators around. You can pull it out when times are the hardest. Because it's such a deeply personal aspect based on your core values, your why should resonate with you strongly enough to move you past the challenges.

Finding your why basically boils down to asking yourself a lot of questions. The answers will help you to determine whether the goal or resolution you have in mind thoroughly resonates with you or if you should either tweak it a bit or scrap it entirely. Grab a pen and paper to take notes as you evaluate each goal. Write down the reasons this particular target is important to you. If you have to struggle, chances are this aspiration isn't an authentic fit and will be difficult to achieve. Next, jot down how you will feel or what you will gain from achieving this goal. Finally, just ask yourself if reaching this milestone will make you happy. You'll learn a lot from that question alone.