As we transition back from vacation and jump into the first full week of the new year, it’s the perfect time to pause and set some intentions. And if you are already feeling pressured that you haven’t sat down to plan your next year, don’t worry. Take a deep breath and know you are exactly where you are supposed to be. I got your back with some various resources to support you feeling centered and empowered to take charge of 2020.
A question I get a lot during this time of year is what’s the difference between intentions and resolutions. I like to set intentions for the New Year instead of resolutions because it feels more inspiring and empowering. Personally, when I think of resolutions, it sounds like something is wrong with me and I need to fix it by resolving to read more, lose weight, or better manage my finances. Creating resolutions feel like a bunch of “should” goals coming from an “I am not good enough” mindset. You feel me?
That’s why I choose to set intentions for the new year. In my opinion, intentions are more powerful because they are coming from a mindset of want connected to my own inner truth. This is especially true when I’m guided by my Power Intention of the year which inspires so many areas of my life (career, finance, health, etc.) Want to learn how to create your Power Intention of 2020? Follow my process here.
The cool thing about intentions is that they create a clear path of opening and inspiration. Instead of setting a New Year’s resolution to lose 10 lbs., I create a more empowering intention to feel healthy and strong in my mental/physical/emotional body. Setting an intention lays a path to take action. I can then ask myself, what action step or way of being would support me in living this intention? For instance, taking a moment of gratitude for my food, body and health before eating. Or moving my body daily by listening to and honoring my energy level. The action I choose comes from a place of living in alignment with how I want to feel and show up in the world. Resolutions can sometimes feel like a whole laundry list of things I want to change and habits I want to gain that it doesn't feel connected to the holistic picture and vision of the life I want to lead.
If you are wanting to set some bad ass intentions this year, join me for my Intention Setting Party! This will be held virtually for anyone around the world or in person in Seattle.
However you decide to think about your New Year (goals, intentions or resolutions) checkout this article for some helpful tips on how to stay committed.