Setting Intentions
What does it mean to set intentions?
Intentions are goals that you want to achieve. They are also statements which affirm beliefs that you want to embody.
Intentions are goals that you want to achieve. They are also statements which affirm beliefs that you want to embody.
We always write them in present tense so that the mind believes it’s already happened. This enables it to manifest quicker. Such as if you want to lose or gain weight you can say “I am at my optimum and healthiest weight” rather than “I want to (or I will) lose 30 pounds”.
We always write them with positive words not negative, so that you are ‘intending’ a good outcome, not stating something you can’t do. For instance if you want to cease smoking, you say “I am free of my cigarette addiction” rather than “I don’t want to smoke anymore”.
Examples of intentions as goals are:
- “I am able to climb a flight of stairs without pausing”
- “I am a caring, efficient, and effective Manager, supporting my team with understanding”
- “I eat fresh vegetables every day”
Examples of intentions that are affirmations are:
- “I am happy, confident, and brave”
- “I have vibrant health and I feel energized”
- “I am loving and loveable”
- “I am positive and enjoy my life”
Take some time now to write down all the areas you think you need to work on, or you think you aren’t good at or qualities you admire in someone else that you wish you possess.
For example:
For example:
- I’m shy
- I suck at maths
- I admire the way Sally can small talk with anyone!
Next to each of your statements, write a new sentence changing your statement into an intention of how you wish to be.
- I’m shy becomes "I’m confident and out-going and enjoy other people’s company".
- I suck at maths becomes "My maths ability and my belief in myself improves every day".
- I admire Sally's ability to small talk becomes "I can articulate my opinion confidently" or "I always find something interesting to say when speaking with others".
Of course setting intentions isn’t the end of it, it’s just the beginning. Next you need to repeat them over and over so that they sink into your subconscious, and so that you start to believe them. So type or write them out and place them somewhere you’ll see them regularly – office wall, bathroom mirror, fridge door etc. Say them out loud or silently 3 times every time you see them. You'll often hear your ego telling you that you're silly for saying the intention, or telling you it isn't true. Just tell your ego that you will continue to say them anyway. This acknowledges your ego, but tells it that you're in charge, and that your intention is important. Soon your ego's negative comments will fade away, and you'll feel calm as you begin to believe your intentions.
Next you need to take action. If you want to improve your math, practice math! If you want to improve your small talk, practice small talking by checking out current events and sports games and then starting a conversation with someone that you are familiar and feel comfortable with. Start small, and continue affirming your intention every day. Try this for 21 days (as this is how long it takes to form a habit) and as it becomes a habit, you will notice a change in yourself as your body-mind takes on these intentions as truth and changes start to happen.
Try not to say too many intentions at once, start with one or two, work with them for 21 days and as you notice positive changes and a new belief system, you can introduce more.
Try not to say too many intentions at once, start with one or two, work with them for 21 days and as you notice positive changes and a new belief system, you can introduce more.
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