It took me years to get my diet right, decades to get strong, and over 15 years to create the Wellness Vortex model. It took energy, effort, and focus to achieve Coaching by Nadya as a full-time career, claim my personal and financial independence, and still wake up with motivation and carry a great amount of energy throughout the day. How do I do that? This journey taught me one important truth:
the key to lasting change is knowing your “Why.”
Here’s a secret that the world’s most motivated people know:
If you want to reach your goals, you have to know your why.
What does that mean? Take Olympic athletes, for example. They’ve dreamed of representing their country and possibly winning a medal since childhood. That dream is their “Why.” Rarely do coaches have to poke them or incentivize them because they’re intrinsically motivated.
“When your why is high, the thing you used to dread—like fitness—will become the thing you’ll do without giving it a second thought,” says fitness expert David Jack. “And you won’t just go through the motions. You’ll do it the best you know how, because the reason why you’re doing it means so much to you.”
So, I ask you: What is your Why?
I’ve heard the expression: Without vision, people perish.
Are we clear on our personal, business, or even global Whys?
When you are living in your Why, what does it feel like?
Have they evolved over time, and are we adjusting to meet them?
Are we making space to reestablish, realign, or refocus on them?
The Contrast
At this time of the year, many of us try to reevaluate our goals. Some of us reconnect with what’s important in our health, rebuild relationships, and realign our lives with new purposes—and we do something about that. We start in motion. Others, however, may still be stuck, struggling to reclaim their health, energy, or sense of motivation.
In fact, to tell you honestly, I recently found myself “hiding in the cave,”
not wanting to speak live, train, or be in action. I found myself wanting to be quiet and alone. We all have our times. I am now feeling 'a little' ;-) ready to come out and play. Because my purposeful mission is clear: I want my world—inside and out—to be vibrant and happy so we can expand, together, with joy and vitality.
If you’ve found yourself feeling lethargic, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to begin again, remember this: motivation often begins with a compelling vision—a “Why” that makes you cry.
What if your answer lies in creating a clear vision for your future?
Think of it as building a house: you start with an idea, plan the details, and take deliberate steps to bring it to life.
This is my invitation to you: create your vision and align it with your “Why.” Whether it’s a life vision, health vision, business vision, or something else, let’s rediscover what drives you.
To help you with Why:
- Consider asking “Why” under “Why.” It’s like peeling layers of cabbage until you get to the core. Click here for the helper handout.
- If you love Vision Boards, I’ve created a short and simple course that walks you step-by-step through creating a vision board. The course includes short videos to guide you, and there’s also an interactive workshop on January 18th, 9:30–10:30 AM to help you bring your vision to life. Grab the course here.
- Additionally, download this 5-Step Guide to get crystal clear on what you want, obstacles, how to overcome them, and actions to take right away.
Let’s create a future aligned with your dreams and fueled by your “Why.” What's your Why?
Love and light to you all,
Nadya
