Published to Newsletter on Oct 28, 2020
If you are like me, you have tried over the years to keep a journal as a way of focusing on positive intention. I usually find myself starting to put my thoughts down but I trail off after a week or two, the hustle and bustle of life derailing my intent. If you have also started and stalled, this may be a good time to try again.
Intentions can help you focus on the day directly in front of you, and provide a long-range binocular view.
A nice place to start is to be aware of the difference between an intention and a goal. Once you are good with the nuances between the two, the next step is to grab some regular ruled notebook paper, that special journaling book or simply download an app and get started- the only right way is what works best for you.
A daily intention is your personal mantra, not a “to do” list. So, when you consider your intention, shift your focus from “what needs to be done” to “what you want or desire to receive from your day”.
Intentions are an affirmation to motivate and inspire you. It can be powerful to begin each day with intent as a guiding principle for how you want to show up in the world. It is usually a positive phrase or statement that you use to proclaim the way you want to live your life, day by day.
Take a few deep breaths and start to find your way by asking yourself questions that promote contemplation and lead you to a journal entry.
Questions that can help set your intention:
Some examples of mantras include:
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