Setting Intentions For The New Year

I never make New Year’s Resolutions. I’m constantly always working on self-growth and improvement, so it just seems silly to make a big deal out of the first day of the year. Plus, if I’m ready for change, I’m not going to wait!

However, I do set intentions. An intention is a guiding principle for how you want to live, be and show up in the world. Intentions are not to be confused with goals- they aren’t something you attach expectations or evaluations to. A few differences:

1. Goals are concerned with the future, intentions are concerned with the present moment.
2. Goals are a specific and have a plan. Intentions are more like making a wish. You just intend the outcome and surrender the process to the universe.
3. Goals are external. Intentions are internal- including your relationship with yourself and others.

This is a hard concept to grasp because so many of us have fear of the unknown and need to feel in control of our lives. But the safety nets we build up around our fears stops us from moving forward. I like intentions because they force us to let go of the control, become more self-aware and remind us to enjoy the ride

An intention should be positive and must come from your heart. Think about your desired, passions and values. Here are some examples:

-I intend to make mediation a more important part of my life
-I intend to fuel myself with nourishing foods
-I intend to travel more

I like to write down my intentions in my journal or somewhere I can refer back to them again and again.

I hope everyone has a healthy and happy 2019!