What does it mean to Live with Intention?
When I was younger, I really had no idea what it meant to live with intention. I guess I just didn’t really think about it. At this moment in my life, I realize it’s one of the most powerful tools you can learn to create a better life for yourself. The meaning of intention is an idea or plan you intend to carry out. Now, I try to live every day with intention. Every day is full of new opportunities to be a better person than you were the day before. If you never act on those opportunities, they may pass you by. The way to capitalize on these opportunities is to live every day with intention or live every day with purpose. It’s being consciously aware of your actions, and who you choose to be every day.
Find Your Passion
Find your passion and live your life focused on that purpose. Set goals with steadfast determination to achieve them. One of the most important ideals of living with intention is about bringing more awareness and clarity into your life. Being aware in as many moments throughout the day of how you feel is where to start. How you feel is a good indicator of the thoughts going on in the background of your mind when you are busy. Becoming aware of this is one of the first steps to living with intention.
Here are Some Techniques I Use
Some of the techniques I use to live my life with intention, are using visualization, affirmations, taking moments throughout the day to be more aware and present, and doing things that inspire me. I’m a list keeper, goal maker, and writer. This helps me to stay focused. Keeping a journal is also a great way to make sure you’re living with intention.
Where do you want to be in one year, or in five years? What does that look like to you? Think about that and what inspires you. Find your purpose and focus on that daily.
What’s the Secret?
The secret is to make your why more powerful than any excuse. With a powerful why, or purpose, that will outweigh the petty risks of potential fears. You become filled with determination. That can lead to the creation of many of the positive qualities of success. When you have unwavering determination, you’ll do anything. Even face your greatest fears to accomplish your goals.
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