The Power of Setting Intentions — and How to Do It Correctly
Setting intentions is powerful when done properly, but it's more than just setting goals — it's about being purposeful in pursuing your desires.
"Everyone has busy, stress-filled, hectic lives; you barely have time to grab a cup of coffee in the morning, so you think there's no way you have time to set a daily intention each morning, and that's precisely why you need to," says Melissa Maxx, a certified mindfulness coach. "If you don't set an intention, you let the day determine your mood, rather than taking control and determining how you want the day to be."
Put simply, an intention is an aim or purpose, something you plan to do or achieve — and paying more attention to your intentions can do truly incredible things for your life.
"Intention setting is empowering," says Maxx. "Instead of feeling like a victim of circumstance, you become the conscious creators of your days and your life."
The benefits of setting intentions are manifold, but it's not as simple as wishing on a star or meditating on something you want. Here's how to set intentions the right way.
The Benefits of Setting Intentions
The concept of "intention setting" might sound woo-woo or like something you'd only do at the beginning of a yoga class, but it's foundational to anyone with goals — aka most any human being, says Jason Frishman, Psy.D. "As you learn and commit to your goals, intention becomes the very first step in achieving them."
"Setting an intention is the initiation, the first step into your preferred story," he says. "Particularly if your intention is solidly aligned with your values, then you have a powerful tool for moving forward and achieving your desires." Regular statements of intention also allow you to change courses or adjust the path if needed, he says.
Intentions can be both large (think: lifelong) and small (think: for the next day or even the next hour). Either way, they need to be specific and actionable, says Frishman.
- Be clear, specific, and keep it simple.
- Be positive
- Write in present tense and use powerful words
- keep your intentions short term
- Personal/Life/Career/Health/ Connected to your Goals
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