“Intentions compressed into words enfold magical power.”
(Deepak Chopra)
Creating intentions: Setting an intention means asking yourself: what do you want or wish to happen in your life right now? Answering this question can help create more clarity and awareness. An intention is simply a seed to potentiality. Daily intentions do not always need to be written down. Simply thinking of an intention or desire is enough to plant the seed.
Some examples of intentions:
- To listen and pause before I react.
- To go with the flow.
- To not take things so personally.
- To read more and spend less time on social media.
- To explore something, I’ve never seen before.
- To eat healthy today.
- To exercise a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
- To complete homework with only the necessary technology, free of social media.
- To complete homework as soon as I get home from school.
Reflecting on intentions: To process, ponder, or contemplate a desire, dream or simple intention for daily living. Two great ways to reflect daily on your intentions are to have 2 minutes of quiet contemplation or writing in a journal. An open conversation sharing with others is another wonderful strategy.
Other ideas to get you started:
- Buy a journal to record your intentions.
- Share your intentions with a friend. This can serve as inspiration and reflection.
- Set a consistent time during the day to check in on your intention. This can be driving home from school, before going to bed, or while eating breakfast.
