Find Your Why: How Getting Clear on Your Reason Changes Everything

iammoett
Nov 16
4 min read

Have you ever felt stuck in the same place, doing the same things, and wondering why nothing is changing? If so, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: if you want your life to shift, you have to get clear on your reason—your “why.”

Your reason is the fuel behind your actions. When you know why you’re doing something, it becomes easier to stay focused, stay disciplined, and keep going even when it gets hard.

Why Your Reason Matters

You’ve got to get clear on your reason for doing what you do.

Without a reason, it’s easy to drift. You wake up, go through the motions, and end the day feeling like nothing really moved. But when you have a strong why, you move with purpose. You make choices that line up with where you’re going, not just where you’ve been.

Your reason gives your actions meaning.

Tired of Being Stuck? That’s a Reason

If you’re tired of staying stuck in the same place, that alone is a powerful reason to change.

Maybe you’re tired of:

Living paycheck to paycheck
Feeling unfulfilled
Saying “one day” and never starting
Watching your dreams sit on the shelf

That frustration you feel? That’s energy. That’s fuel. Instead of letting it drain you, you can use it to push you into a better position. Being tired of your current situation is a good reason to take action that moves you forward.

Action Creates Alignment

When you start taking action from a clear reason, you begin to move into better alignment with the things you want in life.

Alignment looks like:

Your choices matching your goals
Your habits matching your vision
Your time matching your priorities

You stop living on autopilot and start living on purpose. You’re not just busy—you’re intentional.

Sit Down and Get Clear

Clarity doesn’t just show up. You create it. Take time to sit down and really think about your reasons. No distractions. No noise. Just you and your truth.

Ask yourself:

Why do I want things to change?
What am I tired of repeating?
What kind of life do I want to live?
Who do I want to become?
Who am I doing this for? (Myself, my kids, my future, my peace, my legacy?)

Write your answers down. Be honest. This is for you. When you see your reasons in front of you, they become real. They become your reminder on the days you don’t feel like showing up.

Your Reasons Are Your Fuel

Once you know your reasons, you’ll find the fuel you need to do the things you’ve been avoiding.

Tired of being stuck? That’s fuel.
Want a better life for your kids? That’s fuel.
Ready to break old cycles? That’s fuel.
Want to feel proud of yourself? That’s fuel.

Every time you feel like quitting, go back to your why. Remind yourself: “This is why I started. This is why I can’t stop now.”

Make Your Reasons Stronger Than Your Excuses

Excuses will always show up:

“I’m too tired.”
“I don’t have time.”
“I don’t know where to start.”

But your reasons can be stronger than your excuses—if you choose them to be.

When your why is clear, your excuses lose power. You stop letting comfort win. You stop letting fear decide. You start choosing what you want over what’s easy.

How to Start Living From Your Why

Here are a few simple steps to help you move with purpose:

Write Down Your Reasons
Take 10–15 minutes to write why you want change. Don’t hold back.
Pick One Area to Focus On
Is it your mindset, money, health, business, or relationships? Choose one to start.
Choose One Action That Matches Your Why
- If your reason is “I want peace,” maybe your action is setting a boundary.
- If your reason is “I want freedom,” maybe your action is working on a side hustle.
- If your reason is “I want to stop feeling stuck,” maybe your action is planning your week.
Remind Yourself Daily
Keep your reasons somewhere you can see them—on your phone, mirror, or journal.
Check Your Choices
Ask yourself, “Does this choice line up with my why?” If not, adjust.

You Deserve Alignment

You deserve a life that feels aligned with who you are and what you want. You deserve to wake up and feel like your actions matter. You deserve to move with purpose, not just pressure.

Getting clear on your reasons is not just a “nice idea”—it’s a necessary step if you’re serious about changing your life.

A Challenge for You

This week, I want you to sit down and figure out your reasons.

Why do you want more?
Why are you tired of where you are?
Why are you ready to change?

Write them out. Read them every day. Let them push you into action.

When you get clear on your why, your next steps become easier to see—and easier to take.

Final Thoughts: Your Reason Is Your Power

You have the ability to shift your life, but it starts with clarity. Get clear on your reason for doing what you do. If you’re tired of staying stuck, let that be your sign. Let that be your fuel.

Sit down. Get honest. Find your why. Then use it to do the things you know you need to do.

You are capable. You are called. You are ready.

Your reason is waiting—and so is your next level.