"Discover your why" refers to the process of identifying and clarifying your core motivations, values, and purpose in life. It involves exploring the underlying reasons that drive your choices and actions, and gaining a deeper understanding of what gives your life meaning and fulfilment. By discovering your why, you can develop greater clarity and direction in your personal and professional life, and make more conscious decisions that align with your values and aspirations. This can lead to greater happiness, productivity, and a sense of purpose and fulfilment in life.

1. DISCOVER
YOUR WHY?
Practical And Powerful Strategies To Improve
And Sustain Your Health And Fitness

2. PERSONAL
MOTIVATION
YOUR WHY IS FUNDAMENTAL
TO YOUR HEALTH SUCCESS
INTRODUCTION
THE WHY?
MODEL
BUILD POWERFUL
HABITS
DISCOVER YOUR
WHY - EXERCISES
SUMMARY

3. “THEREARE ONLY
TWO WAYS TO
INFLUENCE
HUMAN
BEHAVIOR: YOU
CAN MANIPULATE
IT OR YOU CAN
INSPIRE IT.
SIMONSINEK
START WITH
WHY

4. THE WHY?
MODEL
THE
GOLDEN
CIRCLE
WHAT:Youknowwhattodoi.e.exerciseandeatwell.
HOW:Resistancetraining,cardioetc.Eatorganic,avoidjunkfood.
WHY: What is your cause, purpose or belief for exercise, health and
fitness?

5. THE WHY?MODEL
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

6. THE HUMAN BRAIN

7. THE HUMAN BRAIN =
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
WHAT (Neocortex Brain) - Responsible for rational,
analytical thought and language.
HOW: (Limbicbrain)- Responsibleforourfeelings,trust and
loyalty. Responsible for all human behaviour and decision
making.Nocapacityforlanguage.
WHY:(Limbicbrain)- Intuitionanddecisionmaking.This partof
thebraindrivesbehaviour.ItisWHYyoubelieve WHAT you
believe.

8. “When people say things like: “I need to
get motivated,” what I think they really
are saying is: “I want to feel stronger
about doing this, and I hope that will get
me to do it.” They are saying motivation,
but really, they are talking about
emotion.”
Kyra Bobinet
M.D.
QUOTE:

9. CLIENT EXAMPLES
WHAT: Heal ankle and return to
soccer refereeing.
HOW: Rehabilitation, weight-
loss, nutrition, strength &
conditioning.
WHY: Reconnect back to her
childhood of being on the pitch
with her father. Love, fulfilment,
deeper meaning.
WHAT: Lose weight to
improve health related to
sleep apnoea.
HOW: Follow a ketogenic
diet/low-carb diet and
maintain weight.
WHY: Has a young family.
Sole breadwinner. To be
health for his family.
MELISSA
CRAI
G

10. 1. Understand the change cycle: Be familiar with
where you are in the change cycle.
2. Discover your WHY: Why are you pursuing this
and what will it bring to your life?
3. Commit to the smallest task daily: Take one
small action daily. Small actions drives momentum
because it is contagious.
BUILD POWERFUL
HABITS

11. 4. Manage your environment: Remove obstacles,
offending foods etc that hinder your progress.
5. Be aware of your feelings: Use mindfulness to
draw your awareness to how you're feeling towards
your habits/goal.
6. Commit to the habit: Remind yourself of your
WHY frequently. Let positive emotions drive your
success.
BUILD POWERFUL
HABITS

12. THE CHANGE CYCLE

13. PRACTICAL
EXERCISES
DISCOVER YOUR
WHY?
1.Whatareyourdeepestintentions,
your core values—What do you
prioritise over everything else?
2. Excluding major events, what are
three of your best memories? The
onesthatmakeyoufeelgoodwhen
you rememberthem.
3. Is there somethingthat terrifies
you,butsecretlycaptivatesyou?
4. Whatwereyoupassionateabout
as a child/teenager? What are you
passionate about now?

14. PRACTICAL
EXERCISES
5.Whatdoyoulovetodobutnever
make time for?
6. What are three things (health
related)youwanttoachieveinthe
next 12months?
7. Whyaretheseimportanttoyou?
8. Whatwouldachievingthesegoals
bring to your life? Who would you
become or be able to do if you
achievedthem?
9. What is stoppingyou from
achievingthesegoals?Areyou
willing toovercometheseobstacles?
DISCOVER YOUR
WHY?

15. HEALTH IS NOT AN
EVENT, BUT A
PROCESS WHICH
HAPPENS OVER
TIME.
DAWSON
CHURCH
HEALTH
RESEARCHER

16. THANK
YOU!