Getting Unstuck #5: What is your why?
May 06, 2024
Next up in how to get unstuck (for previous posts in this series, click here):
If you are unsure of what to do next, I invite you to consider this:
What is your WHY?
In other words, why are you doing what you do - or what you want to do?
Finding your “why” involves two things:
1) figuring out what’s important (values)
2) figuring out the feeling you want to have when “all is right with the world” (e.g. when you aren’t stuck, sometimes called your "desired state").
Relaxing into values and your desired state sometimes opens up possibilities.
For example, I had a client who chose to leave their comfy job in the corporate world. They had six months of severance pay and were taking this time to explore what was next, but nothing was clear.
We talked through values. What came forward was how important nature and sustainability were to them.
The feelings came forward on their own. The energy was palpable as this client spoke of the possibilities. They lit up, smiled, and started talking a little faster.
This electric, excited feeling spurred the client toward uncharted territory towards something of great value to them.
Terrifying, yes. But exciting!
I call this "excitifying"! 😄
Did the client know how they were going to get there?
No.
But they had a direction, and the energy to move in that direction. And in subsequent coaching sessions, we figured out that "how" together. Action steps and a plan came together easily now that her "why" was clear.
What is your "why"?
If you'd like help uncovering your "why", I can be of support. I offer a "Visioning Session" for those who are feeling a bit stuck and unsure of how to move forward.
Before this session, I send you a 4-page PDF guiding you through some journaling exercises. Then we meet for 90 minutes or so to discuss and flesh out your "vision statement" - aka your "why".
If you are interested in discovering your own "why", email me and let's connect!
Sandy Swanson is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (PCC), and an ADAPT Certified Functional Health Coach (A-CFHC). Click the button below to learn more about the services she offers.
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