Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have so much energy and enthusiasm for the day while you are just dragging along trying to get through the day?
You will find the answer by looking at the motivation of the people involved. Those who accomplish a great deal in the day generally have a strong sense of purpose. They know what they are working toward and have a strong sense of why.
The good news is, you can gain this same energy by determining your own why. It is easy to find. Just exploring these five ideas will get you there!
Start With Your Interests
Is there something you have always been passionate about? What types of activities appeal most? What do you find yourself thinking about and looking forward to when you are busy with tasks which do not require a lot of thought? Typically, you can find your why somehow linked to these things.
Revisit the Past
You have likely had another why or two in your past already. Think back to when you were excited to start the day and could not wait to jump into a certain project. What kind of why was this? How long did this interest captivate you? What happened to it? You might find a new why tucked into the memories of the old.
Put it in Writing
When you journal, you have an opportunity to work out your thoughts on paper. Take some time to write about what interests you and why. Take your time in exploring old memories and new ideas. Do this several times for a week, then set the journal aside for a few days. Once you have gained some distance from your writing, go back and read everything you wrote. What jumps out at you? What strikes you as the most interesting?
Talk to Those in the Know
There are certain individuals you can trust to know you better than you know yourself. A parent, spouse, best friend, or even a co-worker you have known for years, can all serve this purpose. Ask them for their opinion. Sometimes all it takes is someone who is not close to the problem to see what you are not able to see for yourself.
What About Your Beliefs?
We all carry with us our own set of values. Think about the things which have formed your moral compass. What kinds of things trigger strong emotions in you? What causes do you find most important? What gets you upset or angry? These might be causes worth fighting for.
When you put all this information together, magic happens. You start to see the patterns. The things you come back to repeatedly tend to hide the why you are so desperately seeking. All you need to do is pull it out and hone it a little until it feels just right for you. Everything else will fall into place from there.