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Set Intentions That Are In Support Of A Better You And A Better Life
The intentions (or goals, if you prefer) you set today create the future you want to live
Have you ever tried to run a race without knowing where the finish line is? How about writing a book, or even just a simple report or presentation, without knowing what the topic is? Of course not! You run the race with the intention of crossing the finish line after a mile or write the report with the intention of giving your boss a clear picture of how the company will save money by switching production from one factory to another.
Setting intentions, no matter what they may be, can truly transform your life. Not only will you find you have direction, but you will also feel empowered and driven towards acting on your intentions. Setting intentions isn’t always as easy as one may think, and it’s important to set intentions which will lead you to a better version of yourself and a better life.
Write Down Your Intentions
You’ve heard it time and time again, but people who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them, according to Dr. Gail Matthews of Dominican University in California. So even if you already have intentions in mind, set aside a moment and jot them down on paper. Once you can physically see the intentions written down, ask yourself which ones are in support of a better you. These are the intentions you ultimately want to pursue with the most priority.
If there aren’t already some intentions on your list which work on self-improvement, add some. Think of perhaps a quality you want to change about yourself, or even a mistake you may want to correct.
For example, if you routinely jump to conclusions in social settings, maybe this is something you want to stop doing. Either way, think of at least one specific self-improvement goal and make sure it’s on your list. You’ll be surprised how even a small self-goal can really change you for the better.
Pick Intentions Which Are For You
When writing down your intentions, people often write down goals which involve people other than themselves. Of course, there is nothing wrong…
