Look, deep down, I think you already know what your intentions are/should be for these 8 weeks or you wouldn’t have clicked on this program in the first place. And if you already have one, PLEASE by all means, skip this whole page and dive right into the program.
But if intention setting is new to you, it can be a bit confusing and overwhelming. Here are some steps to help you set your own, individualized intention:
STEP ONE
If you’ve had the same goal for a long time, try to dig down to the WHY of that goal and use that as the basis of your intention.
i.e., let’s say you have a goal of “I want to lose 10 lbs” (you all know I have a visceral reaction to weight loss goals BUT I’m also a realist && I know it’s one of the most common ones out there).
But do you really just want to lose 10lbs for the sake of losing 10lbs? Probably not. REALLY think about why you want to lose 10lbs. Are you trying to increase confidence? Feel more vibrant? Be accepted by others? Instead of setting that weight loss goal, you can set an intention that looks something like:
- I am confident.
- I have meaningful connections with others.
- I nourish myself with movement and food that make me feel vibrant.
- I show up with energy for the world.
- I am open to new opportunities and relationships.
STEP TWO
Another thing that can be helpful in intention setting is picturing your truest self. I KNOW that you may think I’m getting a little “woo woo” here, but bear with me. When I hit rock bottom with my eating disorder, I took out a box of LITERAL crayons and drew an image of who I envisioned my truest self to be. And let me tell ya, she wasn’t on a diet nor was she concerned about her pant-size. I still have it, I still revisit it, and no one, not even C, has seen it.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to draw a picture or locate a box of crayons. Instead, just grab a sheet of scrap paper or open Notes on your phone (I think that’s what the youths do these days?) and start jotting down the first words that come to mind. What do these words say about your truest self? Are you peaceful? Connecting with others? Experiencing nature? Creating something? Just LOOK at all that beautiful intention potential:
- I am creative and share this with the world.
- I am courageous.
- I am at peace with myself and others.
- I show acts of kindness and bring joy to the lives of others.
- My mind is open to the world.
- I take care of myself so I can show up for others.
STEP THREE
And finally, if you’re sitting there thinking “wtf Grit you’ve completely lost me”, well, then let’s stick to the most basic of basics. Just think about your values. What are the things that matter the most to you? Intentions can be incredibly simple:
- I am loyal.
- I am kind.
- I am honest.
- I show up for others.
- I care for the environment.
- I am impactful.
- I work hard.
So you see, your intention can be as broad or as narrow as you like. Unlike goals, intentions are limitless. And don’t stress too much about it, because we will be revisiting our intentions throughout this program. Setting your first intention is only the beginning of a beautiful journey 😊
As always, if you’re really struggling with this, don’t hesitate to slide into my DMs (or shoot me an email) and we can come up with an intention together.
So let’s get into this program, shall we? 😊