Why Do You Bother?
It’s easy to sit our arses down, sink into little pleasures, and let life tick slowly by. We all know that temptation to scroll endlessly, to sink into the couch, to put things off until tomorrow. But here’s the question worth asking yourself: why do you bother? What gets you up and moving when the easier option is to stay still? What lights your fire to eat healthier, exercise more, or make changes that actually make life better? What keeps you showing up for yourself when no one else is watching? What’s truly IMPORTANT to you?
For me, my diligence is born from a mix of things. I want to feel sharper and clearer in my mind, to create more space and clarity in my day. I want to keep dissolving shitty habits that drag me down and I want to be spontaneously kinder each day than I otherwise would be. I want to be strong and healthy to care for the land around me, to have the energy to tend to it, nurture it, and give back. I know myself well enough to admit that if I don’t stay connected to my “why,” I drift. I slip. I start letting little things slide, and before I know it, I’m not showing up in the way I want to for myself, for the people I love, or for the earth that sustains me.
And it’s not just when life feels hard that the reminders matter. In fact, it’s often when things are good, when the wheels are turning smoothly, that it’s easiest to forget. When the back pain isn’t flaring, when the mood feels stable, when things are cruising along, it’s so tempting to think, “Ah, I don’t need to keep at it.” But those are exactly the times when it’s most important to keep doing the work. Because the habits we keep in the good times are what carry us through the tough ones.
So, why do YOU bother? Maybe it’s so you can run around with your kids or grandkids without feeling wrecked after five minutes. Maybe it’s so you can feel proud when you look in the mirror, not just about how you look, but about the choices you’re making. Maybe it’s about keeping your mind sharp, your body strong, or your heart open. Or maybe it’s just about being a better human kinder, calmer, more present than you were yesterday.
Whatever your “why” is, don’t underestimate it. Write it down, say it out loud, let it anchor you. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about chasing perfection—it’s about remembering what matters enough to keep you moving forward, even when it’s hard, even when it’s easier to do nothing at all.
I’d love to hear your “why.”
Share it in the comments, journal it for yourself, or simply hold it quietly as a reminder for the days you’re tempted to slip back. And if you’d like support in dissolving unhelpful habits and staying connected to what matters most, you might enjoy my Dissolving Patterns course, available On-Demand in both 7-Day and 21-Day formats so you can start anytime, anywhere.
For more personalised guidance, I also offer one-to-one sessions, and you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute chat to explore how we can work together on your journey.
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So let me ask one last time, why do you bother?
Lissie,
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