When you are facing a difficult period in your life, one of the most helpful and motivating things you can do is to identify your ‘Reason Why’.
Most of us don’t enjoy working hard just for the sake of it. Usually we work much better if we have a compelling reason for doing so.
Here’s an example that illustrates the power of finding your ‘Reason Why’.
Cathy was working hard to complete her engineering degree. Her final project thesis was due in three weeks and she had several major exams at the end of the month. In the middle of this already stressful time, Cathy learned that her father was ill and had been taken to hospital.
Since Cathy and her father were very close, she found it almost impossible to concentrate on her studies and considered deferring her course so that she could look after her father. When she spoke to him about this, Cathy’s father told her that more than anything, he wanted her to complete her degree and asked her to do it for him.
Instantly, Cathy discovered a powerful ‘Reason Why’. Drawing on her love for her father, she found the motivation to get up early and work harder than she had ever worked before. When she got tired, she taped a picture of her father above her computer to help her focus on her ‘Reason Why’.
Cathy completed her degree and a few months later, her father was able to attend her graduation and watched proudly as she received her certificate.
Today I’d like to encourage you to find your ‘Reason Why’. Perhaps you’re working at a job you dislike in order to give your children opportunities you never had, or maybe you’re building a business in order to obtain financial freedom for yourself and your partner.
Whatever challenges you’re facing, when you identify and focus on your ‘Reason Why’ you will discover a reservoir of motivation that will help see you through even the most difficult times.
This Week’s Action Steps
(1) If you are currently facing a difficult situation, spend some time in quiet thought to identify your underlying ‘Reason Why’.
(2) Paste a picture of your ‘Reason Why’ in a prominent position.
(3) Whenever you need motivation, focus on your ‘Reason Why’ and use this inspiration to recharge your batteries and do what you need to do.
Until next time,
Dare To Dream!
Anthony
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