Have you ever taken care of a child learning to speak? If so, you know how aggravating one word can be.

     Why?

     Their curiosity seems to know no bound.

     Why?

      No matter what you speak. No matter the explanations you offer or the questions you ask in turn, they hit you with another, why?

     They utter that same question so often that you may go to bed and dream of those three letters; high pitched question ringing through your ears as you try to rest.

     Well, I think toddlers have it right.

     Why?

     Because I think that it's the question that answers all of your problems.

      You hate your job?

      Why?

       Is it the work culture? Is it the wage? The workload? The commute? The schedule? Is it the profession itself?

       Why did you choose the job in the first place?

      Maybe you wanted to be financially stable.

      If you are financially stable, why are you still unhappy?

     Are you realizing that your priorities are different than you initially believed?

      You may be unhappy with the state of your romantic relationship or a friendship.

      Why?

     Are they or you placing less effort?

     Are you communicating properly?

     Have your goals and interests changed and no longer align?

     You may feel dissatisfied with your life. You may be bored.

     Why?

     Are you making time for your passions?

     Are there things or places you want to explore?

     Sometimes we're afraid to question the root of our problems or feelings. Because we know that with questions come potential answers, and we may not like those answers.

     A question left unasked leaves no room for a solution. You need that answer to move forward and to get that answer you need to dare to ask the difficult questions.

     Start with that one little word.

     Why?

     Not only will it come with an answer, but it will come with more in depth questions.

     Embrace your inner toddler today, and ask yourself why you feel certain ways. When you're angry or disappointed, or anxious and even defeated, ask yourself why.

     Then go about fixing it. Act on your listed reasons.

     You'd be surprised by the breakthrough that can come with one simple question.