The time to set an intention is when you want to influence your experience of any situation. Since intention is the rudder that keeps you on the course you have charted for achieving your vision, goals and desires, setting intentions is the best way to be the best YOU possible.
You can set an intention for a way of being, for an outcome or both Click To TweetEach time I sit down to write, I set an intention that the ideas and words flow smoothly. Without deliberately setting my expectation that pesky writer’s block would cloud my thinking and restrict my creativity with a barrier of worry and doubt. By creating an intention I focus on trusting the flow and I don’t spend precious energy on doubts or other imagined reasons to stop writing. It works every time!
Intention is a superpower against the forces of distraction Click To TweetAs with any new pattern, setting regular intentions requires building ‘muscle’. Consistency is the key; and much more important than the scope of the intention. Start small, set intentions regularly and notice the difference in your life. Most of all be sure your intention is phrased for what you want; NOT what you don’t want. To learn more about the dangers of focusing on what you don’t want you may want to read: Paying Attention – Careful Selection of Your Words Pays Off.
Here are some examples to spark your own intentions:
- Before you go to sleep – intend that your dreams bring an answer to a question you’ve been asking.
- Upon awakening – intend to be mindful during the day.
- As you get out of bed – intend to have a fun day and find humor in the little things.
- As you eat any meal – intend to savor the array of wonderful flavors.
- Before you start the car – intend to have a safe and relaxing trip.
- Before you enter your workplace – intend to learn something new or be generous and compassionate with co-workers.
- Before you start any project – intend to have clarity and focus.
- Before you pick up the phone to make an important call – intend that there be clear communication and an easy resolution.
Setting intentions is fun and easy and comes with a warning label:
Don’t expect what you don’t desire… and don’t desire what you don’t expect Click To TweetYour thoughts have tremendous creative power. Use them wisely to create extraordinary results in your life. What are some intentions you will set for yourself today?
Next week we’ll look at the rest of the story…. intention alone is not enough. Combining intention with integrity proves to your subconscious mind that you are reliable and mean business. That’s when real change happens.
