--- title: Defined or undefined Will Center description: By understanding our Human Design and how our energy works, we can learn to make decisions that are aligned with our true values and goals, avoiding burnout and achieving sustainable success. image: https://unleashyouramazing.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Defined.png --- [Skip to content](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/defined-or-undefined-will-center#main-content) [![](https://unleashyouramazing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Unleash%20Your%20Amazing%20Logo%20black.png?width=3749&height=2727&name=Unleash%20Your%20Amazing%20Logo%20black.png)](https://unleashyouramazing.com/faith-on-the-journey) - [Home](https://unleashyouramazing.com/) Show submenu for Home - [About](https://unleashyouramazing.com/about) - [Blog](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog) - Programs Show submenu for Programs - [Assessments](https://unleashyouramazing.com/assessments) - [Career Design Overview](https://unleashyouramazing.com/career-design-overview) - [Integrated Life](https://unleashyouramazing.com/coaching) - [Human Design Readings](https://unleashyouramazing.com/karmic-shelf) - [Workshops](https://unleashyouramazing.com/workshops) - [Podcast](https://unleashyouramazing.com/leadership) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://unleashyouramazing.com/) Show submenu for Home - [About](https://unleashyouramazing.com/about) - [Blog](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog) - Programs Show submenu for Programs - [Assessments](https://unleashyouramazing.com/assessments) - [Career Design Overview](https://unleashyouramazing.com/career-design-overview) - [Integrated Life](https://unleashyouramazing.com/coaching) - [Human Design Readings](https://unleashyouramazing.com/karmic-shelf) - [Workshops](https://unleashyouramazing.com/workshops) - [Podcast](https://unleashyouramazing.com/leadership) - [Schedule a Call](https://unleashyouramazing.com/meetings/tebright) [Schedule a Call](https://unleashyouramazing.com/meetings/tebright) Apr 3, 2023, 7:00:00 AM # Defined or undefined Will Center ![Picture of Tammy Ebright](https://unleashyouramazing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/me.png?width=50&name=me.png) [Tammy Ebright](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/author/tammy-ebright) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/defined-or-undefined-will-center) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/defined-or-undefined-will-center) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/defined-or-undefined-will-center) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/defined-or-undefined-will-center) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/defined-or-undefined-will-center)   In today's society, we are constantly bombarded with messages that we should be achieving more, doing more, and being more successful. We are encouraged to set goals, make resolutions, and push ourselves to the limit. However, for many of us, this tendency towards over-achievement can be overwhelming and ultimately lead to burnout. One way to understand this challenge is to look at the concept of the defined and undefined Will center in Human Design. The Heart (Will) Center is a powerful motor that drives our willpower and ego power, and it has a significant influence on our real-world understanding of the role of the mind. For those with a defined will or defined heart, they like to be in control of their lives and resources, recognizing their own value. However, at times they may tend to inflate that value, leading to potential challenges in relationships and self-worth. On the other hand, those with the undefined heart may often feel driven to prove themselves and compensate for their seeming lack of willpower. They may get trapped into a vicious cycle of overachieving and setting impossible goals in an attempt to prove their value. This can lead to borrowing energy from others, leading to commitments that are not aligned with their true desires and ultimately leading to disappointment and burnout. Understanding your own energy and making decisions based on your own strategy and authority is key to navigating these challenges. It's important to recognize your own value and not allow anyone to deny an honest and clear expression of your ego and willpower. For those with a defined heart center, exercise your willpower and make and keep promises with regularity. For those with an undefined heart center, focus on finding the courage to exercise your will and avoid getting caught up in the trap of over-achievement. In conclusion, our tendency towards over-achievement and the challenges that come with it are part of the larger societal issues we face today. Understanding the concept of the defined and undefined Heart Center in Human Design can help us navigate these challenges and make decisions that align with our true desires and values. Remember, your value comes from within, and embracing your unique energy and willpower can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life. 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