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A lot has been said about this. Some say by asking the right questions, the answer will become very clear to you, as you are becoming more aware of what the issue really is. One example is the FIVE-WHY’s method. In this method, you keep on asking yourself on the real issue five times and usually when you get to do this five times, you will usually get to the bottom of the problem. This is one of the many problem-solving methods used by management consulting firm, MCKINSEY & CO.

Sometimes asking the right question is not meant to find the rootcause of a problem but rather to make you focused to get the right results and the right action. Just take a look at the following examples:

Upon waking up early

Weak:  Can I fall back asleep again?  Should I go back to bed?

Strong:  What would be the best way to start my day?  How can I energize myself?  Where can I find something inspirational or motivational to read right now?

When contemplating exercise (and feeling unmotivated)

Weak:  Is it too hot/cold to exercise?  Can I skip it for today?  What difference will it make if I just skip a day?  Don’t I deserve a day off?

Strong:  Won’t it feel great hitting the showers afterwards?  What should I listen to while I workout?  Won’t it be wonderful to achieve my fitness goals?  How can I make this session more fun?

When considering a dietary improvement

Weak:  What foods am I going to have to give up?  How am I going to deal with the deprivation?  Am I going to have to eat like this forever?

Strong:  What foods that I like will I get to eat more of?  What new foods can I experiment with?  Won’t it be great when I reach my goal weight?  Won’t it be wonderful to finally master this area of my life once and for all?  Once I succeed at this, who else can I help?

Strong questions are empowering and can provide greatest mileage in your life.