What Is An Intention?
In a nut shell, intentions are promises that we make to ourselves. They are the behaviors or personal changes that we’ve decided are necessary for our personal growth. And because they come from a much deeper and honest place, they feel a lot like pink promises. You so desperately want to fulfill the intentions you intentionally set for yourself. To set an intention is to have a direction in mind.
Don’t things seem to go a lot smoother when you know where you’re headed?
Because intentions have the power to shape our thoughts, actions, attitude, and life experiences, setting new monthly intentions is a powerful practice that can help you stay focused and aligned with your values and goals.
How To Set Intentions for the Month
Deciding on what your intentions will be is such a thoughtful process. It involves reflecting on your values, your desires, and your vision for your life. It requires you to get still, and be completely honest with yourself which isn’t always easy. Here’s a great place to start:
- Reflect on your values and desires: What is important to you? What do you want to cultivate in your life/in this season?
- Reflect on the previous month: How did you feel? What worked/didn’t work? Did you make decisions based on the intentions you set for yourself last month?
- Visualize yourself living intentionally: Imagine how it would feel to live in alignment with your intention. What does it look like? How does it feel?
- Write it down: Putting your intention into words helps it stick. Writing these down can also help keep you accountable, and is great to have for future reflection
- Keep your intentions visible: Place your written intention somewhere you’ll see it often for quick daily reminders (ex. Fridge, bathroom mirror, etc.)
When writing your intentions down in your journal, be specific, and begin each intention with the words “I will”, or “I intend to”. This is a powerful way to declare what it is that you want, unapologetically.
The Secret Behind Setting Monthly Intentions
So, why set intentions on a monthly basis? Well, a lot can happen in a month! And each new month provides a fresh start and a new opportunity to reflect on your personal changes, adapt to new situations, and embrace a new season of life. It’s a chance to check in with ourselves and adjust our intentions based on our current needs and aspirations.
Without intentionality, it can be hard to stay on track. But by revisiting and adjusting our intentions each month, we create more self awareness, and can ensure that our intentions resonate with who we are in that present moment, reflecting our personal growth.
Monthly intentions truly are a powerful tool for personal growth and increasing self awareness. They help us stay focused, aligned with our values, and open to new possibilities. Try setting your own monthly intentions and see the transformation unfold!
