Understanding your why is like lighting an eternal flame that will fuel you in your efforts. We spoke with a self-trust coach and a Pinterest creator named Nory Pouncil about finding your why when it comes to going after your dreams. Here’s how to get started.

You do not need to give up gluten and sugar to find yourself. In fact, you probably shouldn’t make a giant and unsustainable diet change, in the hopes of finding yourself. Whatever you think you find there is probably just the moodiness that comes from being deprived of carbs.

You seem intent on gathering some offbeat friends. There’s nothing wrong with having offbeat friends. But it almost seems like you’re seeking out and even forcing friendships with elderly individuals, silent monks, homeless people, and nudists. You seem to have some collect-them-all thing happening with different characters.

Can you say you know who you are and what you really want?