Perhaps you've attended a yoga class where at the beginning of class your teacher may have asked you to set your intention for class. What is it that you're wanting to gain out of your practice, a calm mind, a stronger body? It is a wonderful way to find focus and centre yourself on the next hour. Here is a thought...what about taking that concept off the mat and bring it into your daily life?
Setting an intention is like an archer aiming the bow directly towards the target. Creating a clear intention for your day can be very powerful. Why not choose a simple one-sentence intention this morning, say it out loud, and then follow it throughout your day. It can be something like taking 5 minutes out for yourself today or cleaning the house. Smiling more. Exercising for 10 minutes. Eating in moderation. The choice is yours. Whatever your intention is allow yourself to follow it. At the end of your day, take a moment and check in with yourself just as you would in class. No judgement, just check in.
Tips for Setting Intentions
- say it out loud
- be reaslistic
- be positive
- be hopeful and optimistic
Set your intentions and say them out loud!
Have yourself a wonderful day!
Christine
Christine is a nutritionist, yoga instructor and personal trainer who specializes in weight loss and womens health at Four Forty Fitness for Women in Burlington, Ontario. Check out the website at www.fourfortyfitness.ca
Stating goals and ideas out loud has always made the difference for me in clarifying what stays as an idea, and what becomes a reality. Just like reading a speech out loud shows you what needs refining, calling goals and dreams into the "outside" world gives you immediate feedback on how "true" that goal may actually be to your heart, and how much fear you feel when saying it, instead of just thinking it. I think most of us act more decisively on ideas we have made public - it gives us motivation and a sense of accountability.
this is a wonderful idea:) i will try it today!