Why is the Key to Consistency

In this blog post, we are covering the #1 Non-Negotiable Habit in my entire model: "I seek clarity of my purpose and Why."

In the Wellness Vortex Habit Change Model, this habit is unique—it sits at the very foundation, like a strong, healthy root, and it also sits at the very top. It is the habit that aligns every other choice you make. Without it, the rest of the vortex loses its power.

The Key to Lasting Consistency

It took me years to get my diet right, decades to get strong, and over 15 years to create the Wellness Vortex. Whether it was claiming my financial independence, waking up with high energy every day, or working out 5 days a week for 30 minutes, the secret was always the same: The key to lasting change is knowing your “Why.”

Think of Olympic athletes. They’ve dreamed of a medal since childhood. Rarely do coaches have to poke them to train because they are intrinsically motivated. As fitness expert David Jack says:

“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.”

And, as we point out in the Wellness Vortex, 

'It's not about how you feel; it's about how you feel about what you do."

The Contrast: Coming Out of the Cave

At this time of year, many of us start in motion, but others feel stuck or overwhelmed. To be honest, I find myself "hiding in the cave" frequently. I didn't want to speak live or be in action; I just wanted to be quiet. We all have those times. Mine are mostly evenings and weekends. So please leave me along... smile..

What brings me back? My Purpose. I want my world—inside and out—to be vibrant and happy so we can expand together with joy and vitality. After these quiet moments ("Moments of Silence" is a non-negotiable habit of the Wellness Vortex) I come out of my 'cave' ready to roll the day and smile to the world. Sometimes I want to smile fully, sometimes slightly but it works almost every single time. Motivation, my friends, often begins with a compelling vision—a “Why” that makes you cry.

How to Discover Your True Why

If you feel lethargic or unsure, treat your vision like building a house: plan the details and take deliberate steps. To find your "root" Why, I invite you to use the “Why under Why” technique. 

It’s like peeling the layers of a cabbage (or an onion! cry if you want ;-)) until you get to the core. Every time you think you have a reason, ask "Why?" again.

• Example: I want to lose weight.

• Why? To have more energy.

• Why? To play with my grandkids without getting tired.

• Why? Because I want to be the vibrant, active pillar of my family. (There is the Why!)

✨ Tool for the Week

Here is the helper handout (graciously created by Shaklee) to guide you through this "layer peeling" process.

👉 Click here to download the "Discover Your Why under Why" Handout

Let’s create a future fueled by your deepest dreams. What is your Why?

To your strength and power in body and mind!