Set the “Why” to achieve your goals with purpose Every time you open a social media website, you end up wondering, “Am I on the right path to achieve my goals?” But unless you start with “why”, you can’t uncover what’s at the core. It could be like: ● Why should I join this compa ny? ● Why is upskilling / career advancement platforms important for my career trajectory? ● Why should I think about changing a career path? ● Why is networking important for my career growth? As you can see, the “why’s” are relevant to keep the order going. But why so? Let’s find out more about it. Why is “why” vital? Your What ’ s and How ’ s won’t come into the picture unless your Why is clear. It’s like a personal motivation behind your action. For example, why gives you the freedom to do the work you want to do on your own schedule. This “why” keeps you right on the path to success. Imagine your life as a car. You will experience trouble, flat tires, detours, and jams to reach your goals . But the only motivator that will keep you pushing your roadblocks is your “why”? Why does it matter to reach the dest ination, or why do you want to accomplish tra it? The secret of why will always be personal to you. This is why you need to discover your why. But how to begin? Keep reading to know the “why ’ s.” How to get started with setting you “why”? Before we begin this, please do not just think but use methods like writing, doodling, or drawing. It will help you better use your time and reap maximum benefits. Here’s what you must do: Also, read: How to choose a career if you haven't found your passion yet? ● Keep asking “why” until you find a purpose Remember when you used to dig holes in the sand until you hit the water? So, here the shovel is the “why”, and the water is the purpose/ value. Similarly, you need to keep asking why until you find your value. It might sometimes get in your head. At that time, you must ask yourself, “What’s so important that you want it?” This will allow you to stay engaged with your “whys.” ● Don’t stop when you find your value Once you reach your value, you must create a vision. Explore why the value holds so much impor tance in your life. This is why you must ask questions like: 1. What would you feel when you achieve that goal? 2. Can you make it possible? Once you capture the understanding of what accomplishing the goal feels like, you will stay motivated to reach the end - state. To capture it more visually , write it down in your journal, paint it, or record it. You can easily come back here when the going gets tough. ● Get SMAR T about it You might already have heard about SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time - bound) goals. So when you find your why and vision, it’s time you employ this. Here’s what you must do. 1. Write the 3 specific goals you wish to ac complish in the next 12 months. For example, In the next 12 months, I will upskill myself and read 12 books about business/ marketing. 2. I will send one marketing email per month to prospective clients in the next 12 months. 3. In the next 60 days, I will netwo rk with 5 entrepreneurs to join me through collaborations. The idea must be to create goals that have purpose and value to you. Now that you have this ready, identify 3 - 5 motivators with every goal. For example, why does this goal matter and what is at s take? Now prioritize the list and put it at a place that’s easily accessible so that you can review it weekly. That’s all! Also, Read: 17 life lessons I took the longest to learn ● Stay flexible to change course You set goals for yourself, but there are times you are unable to get results. Why? It’s because you refuse to bend the rules for goals. With the technological landscape and opportunities changing rapidly, your goals might change. This is what you must ask to check whether the goal seems purposeful or not! 1. Am I going after the right goal? 2. Do I stay committed to my written purpose? Why? 3. Do I need to shift? ● Don’t drive past your wins If you stick to your goals and challenges and do not appreciate what you won, it will feel more like a task than a purpose. Since you create a roadmap to achieve your goals, make sure that you include benchmarks and rewards. Conclusion Finding your goals with purpose is only possible if you link them with whys. Otherwise, your efforts will feel more disjointed and often confusing. So, begin finding your “whys” and zero in on each day’s tasks with laser precision while weeding any idle mo vement.