How to Set Intentions that Energize You

The term “intentions” originated in the East with Buddhism, but has been embraced by many spiritual systems. The premise is simple: for every action, one must have a clear intention. The idea is to do our best and be mindful of the consequences of our actions. This belief system resonates with many people who want to live their lives as free from regret as possible.

If you are looking for some motivation to get started on your new year’s resolutions, it might be helpful to set some intentions that energize you and allow you a sense of control about the future outcome of your life.

What is an intention?

An intention is a focused mental attitude that galvanizes the will. “Setting your intentions” means deciding what you want to bring into your life and focusing on it until it manifests in reality. If you are feeling a bit low or bummed out, it might be helpful to set some intentions that energize you. Here are some examples of intentions that can help:

How to Set Intentions for Happiness:

Aspire to be happy: Happiness is the natural state of being. It’s your birthright, but life gets in the way of realizing this simple truth. Aspire to be happy and say this intention often. Visualize life being happy and you contributing to that happiness.

Understand your happiness is a choice: Happiness is not dependent on what happens in your life. You choose to be happy and feel for yourself the profound benefits of this choice. Making this choice does not mean you have to be perpetually cheerful, but it does mean that you decide how to react to situations in your life.

Embrace the positive moments: Learn to recognize the elegance of a sunset, a beautiful face, or even the sweetness of your own smile. Even if negativity is swirling around you, there are positive things happening all around. Embrace the positive in life and you will feel even more at peace.

Create an abundance mindset: Learn to see the world in a way where what you want is automatically there for you if you’re willing to work for it. In other words, don’t count on luck or other people bringing what you want into your life. Set intentions that are conducive to abundance and feel good about how life is unfolding as a result.

Be grateful: Gratitude and a thankful attitude goes hand in hand with happiness. Learning to express gratitude is natural, but sometimes it’s easy to forget how many blessings are truly available in our lives. Learning to be grateful keeps you grounded and connected to the reality of the world.

How to Set Intentions for Fitness:

Go on hikes when feeling sluggish: It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a ton of time or enough energy for a big hike; taking time for exercise is always an excellent way to get yourself into better health. Even small hikes can feel energizing because they make you sweat, wake you up, and make your muscles work hard. Seeing progress toward your fitness goals will give you motivation as well.

Exercise when you feel like a binge is coming on: Being aware of our triggers for eating too much is an important starting point to getting healthier. Exercise is often an effective tool for helping overcome binge eating because it changes the chemical composition of your body.

Go on a jog just as you’re about to eat something unhealthy: If you’ve had a bad day and need some comfort, exercise instead of diving into something bad for your health. Jogging will release endorphins and get your blood pumping and make what you want to eat less appealing.

How to Set Intention for Mental Well-Being:

Develop an attitude of gratitude: Banish negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Gratitude is an antidote for the feeling of being overwhelmed and can be a great way to make you feel better. Taking it one step further, gratitude can also spark some very creative ideas and help you see how your intentions in life will benefit you in a powerful way.

Develop an attitude of self-worth: It’s important to feel worthy of treatment, admiration, and respect. When you don’t feel deserving, it’s hard to get the results you want out of life. Becoming more confident of your worthiness is a matter of self-esteem. You can learn to better appreciate the good things in life and your role in creating them.

Develop an attitude of optimism: The world is beautiful, but it’s also full of challenges. Life is not perfect and our hardships are part of this larger reality. If you want to feel optimistic, it’s helpful to learn how to look at the positive aspects of life too.

Develop a sense of humor: Humor can be a great way to lighten up and improve your mood even if things look dark on the outside. Laughter can also be a great way to forge stronger friendships, which can be helpful when your goals lead you in a particular direction.

How to Set Intention for Relationships:

Set aside time for exercise together: Exercise is one of the best ways to get your endorphins flowing, and that feeling of blissful euphoria is an aphrodisiac. Working out together will make you both feel more connected, and give you a chance to strengthen your bond. This kind of connection will make it more likely that you will want to do whatever it takes for partnership success.

Learn to be generous: Being kind and generous to others is one way to be happy yourself. By putting others first, you’ll discover a world of happiness where everyone benefits. By giving generously, you’ll feel happier and more satisfied with life.

Be supportive: Relationships are all about supporting one another and making each other stronger in the process. This is why it’s so important for a couple to have time for hobbies together, which will help them connect on a deeper level of sharing something important that lifts both their spirits and gives them a sense of vitality and physical well-being.

How to Set Intention for Career:

Resolve to be happy in your job: Work is one of the most significant aspects of most people’s lives, but it doesn’t have to make you miserable. In other words, if you want to feel great at work, you need to decide that you will be happy at work. Make it a point to cultivate a sense of being fulfilled and have fun at work. If your job is not giving you happiness or fulfillment, consider finding another job.

Learn new skills and go for growth opportunities: Every opportunity has the potential to meet your needs in specific ways.

Conclusion

Whether you are just starting out on your own or have been on your own for a long time, setting intentions is a great way to find happiness and success. By consciously setting the right intentions, you will find that life unfolds in a way that brings you exactly what you need. This is an incredibly powerful mindset and can be used in all areas of our lives. Setting intentions is never a waste of time because it allows us to see beyond the present moment into the infinite possibilities of our future.

Have you ever tried setting intentions? If so, how did it work for you? How do setting intentions help improve your life? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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