Dig Deep and Discover Your Why

The question this week is "what is your why?" Why do you make the decision to come to Shine Fitness every week to complete your strength training sessions? Or more importantly, why have you decided to take part in living a healthy lifestyle?

The Shine team looked into this scenario in order to find the reason as to why people do what they do. A great resource helped us understand; this resource being a Ted Talk by Simon Sinek on "How Great Leaders Inspire Action." Simon covered an interesting topic during his discussion stating that great leaders think, act, and communicate all in the same way. But how do they do this? Why is their thought process the same and why does it lead to great success? Any thoughts? Well, the secret is by understanding and incorporating the "Golden Circle" into their thought processes. The "Golden Circle" covers the "what," "how," and "why" people do what they do. An interesting fact is that the majority of individuals know "what" they're doing and "how" they do it, but cannot begin to explain as to why they do it.

The goal this week is to begin to think from the inside of the circle out; starting with the "why" and ending with the "what." For example; "I am taking part in an exercise program in order to feel confident in my favorite outfit." How am I going to do this? "I am going to complete three strength training workouts per week and start managing my diet." What am I going to do? "I am going to come to Shine."

Now, your "why" may be something you believe is obvious; but dig deep and really explore why you have made the decision to begin your health and fitness journey. Remember, your "why" is driven by a cause...a belief! Have a great week Shine family!

-Mikayla Waymire