The trio with finding your "why" is no trouble. In other words, no trouble with finding your "why".
After Finding "Why": What Next?
In my last post, Finding Your Why in Simple Terms, I actually simplified finding it. If you have same probs like I did with understanding that concept, kindly "find" that post.
So now, you've successfully found your "why" which is that deep, personal mode that fuels your every action. You recognise that it’s your secret weapon against the grind, the emotional anchor that keeps you from drifting away when things get tough.
After "Why" - How and What
In this post, you will "find" out that finding your "why" is only the beginning. The next step is translating that internal purpose into tangible and disciplined actions. This is where the how and the what come into play.
Since your why is the destination, the how and what are the specific paths you’ll take to get there.
How?
The "how" is the strategy. It's the specific approach you'll use to pursue your goals. If your "why" is to create more memories with your family, the "how" might be a new budget plan to save for a trip, or setting a weekly schedule to ensure you dedicate time to your loved ones. The "how" is the practical and a feasible plan that brings your purpose to life just in time.
What?
The "what" is the action. It's those simple and little tasks you check off your list every day in painting that big picture. It could be that workout, the saved money and so on. These "whats" are no longer just external obligations, they're now internalised because of your "why." They are steps on the journey you’ve chosen, no longer a burden.
The Trio
When you connect the three, the purposeful "why", the strategic "how", and the actionable "what", you have successfully created a cycle of motivation that will be hard to break. The "what" (the task) is driven by the "how" (the plan), which is inspired by the "why" (the purpose). This connection transforms every actions or tasks checked off into meaningful progress. At this stage, you do not just show up, but to show up with a purpose that's uniquely your own.
I'd be interested to hear what you think of these questions:
• What's the least thing you could do daily to build a creative habit? (Could be putting together one paragraph a day for me.)
• How do you feel when you complete a task you had planned? ( If I could complete one out of three, I feel so great and calm with my self.)
• How do you deal with creative blocks or distractions? ( Sometimes, I allow it and always bring myself back to the task at hand - not easy but easy because I prefer not to be distracted.)
You can share your thoughts on this in the comments section. Thanks for your time on this.
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Note:
I met my weekly blog post target. I ran against time too. Posting some minutes to midnight. I did it!
Editing further, I found out my last post was voted 15th position for free here.