It’s essential to figure out your “why” when setting goals.
It can be easy to get caught up in the latest health trends or workout craze when making lifestyle changes. However, to truly create lasting changes, it’s essential to figure out your “why” for becoming healthier.
Your “why” is the underlying motivation that drives you to change your life. It’s the reason you want to become healthier and why you’re willing to put in the work to make it happen. Without a clear “why,” it can be easy to lose motivation and give up on your goals.
Figuring out your “why” can be essential in creating a healthier lifestyle. It can help you to identify what is truly important to you and what you want to achieve. For example, your “why” might be to have more energy to keep up with your kids, live longer for your kids or to reduce your risk of developing a chronic disease. You may want to change the family history of unhealthy living patterns.
When you know your “why,” you can use it as a guide to making healthier choices. It can help you focus on the things that matter most and stay motivated when things get tough. For example, if your “why” is to have more energy, you can use that as a motivation to exercise regularly and eat well.
In short, figuring out your “why” can be essential in creating a healthier lifestyle. It can help you to identify what is truly important to you and what you want to achieve. When you know your “why,” you can use it as a guide to making healthier choices, staying motivated and setting specific, measurable goals.
Knowing your motivation will be the driving force behind sticking to your goals and making them a reality.
My ‘why’ is my son – he’s the reason I do what I do in all aspects of my life, and he’s my ‘why’ behind why I prioritise my health and well-being.
What’s your ‘why?
Hanieh Vidmar, 2023.