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Do you want to improve your life and unlock your full potential as you move into 2021? If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to that question, it\u2019s time to get rid of old resolutions and set realistic intentions. Setting unrealistic resolutions destines you for failure<\/strong>, and that\u2019s no way to start the year. Is it not better to be intentional in order to achieve what you desire? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, people write checks they can\u2019t cash when the New Year rolls around. The most common resolutions include, \u201cI want to lose weight,\u201d \u201cI want to spend less money,\u201d or \u201cI want to make more time for family.\u201d Can you identify the common denominator between those resolutions? They are all goals<\/a>. That\u2019s all fine and dandy, but they don\u2019t lay out a plan to achieve them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Intentions Are Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mental health<\/a> experts agree that intentions set you up for more success because they set up a plan for how to achieve what you want. These how-to guides, so to speak, keep you accountable and focused on what you have to do. Resolutions<\/a> often keep your gaze on the future, whereas intentions demand that your attention be in the present. You can\u2019t get to the top of the staircase without taking each step, so focus on your intention and you\u2019ll be a lot happier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Set Intentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make A List Of What You Love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to make yourself do something that you don\u2019t want to do, which is why you have make note of the things that make you happy. What are the things that give you purpose or bring you joy? Get out a notepad and make a list of these things; it can be long or short. You can also make a list of things that you value most in life. Perhaps you value mindfulness, health, positive relationships<\/a>, or gardening. You have to start by writing them down because that is the beginning of fulfilling your intentions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Negatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you find that you write something down that you really don\u2019t intend to see to fruition, cross it off the list. Negativity is a cruel trap that catches many people, drawing them away from positive intention. Always keep your intentions positive. Sometimes, this can be as easy as adjusting the phrasing. For example, \u201cI don\u2019t want to be afraid of change,\u201d is negative, whereas, \u201cI welcome change into my life\u201d is much more positive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create A Mantra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Develop a phrase or word that encompasses your intentions. This helps to plant the seed of intention in order for it to blossom into what you want. A couple great examples are: \u201cI am compassionate,\u201d \u201cpatience,\u201d or \u201cI love myself.\u201d If your intention is to get a new car in the New Year, make your mantra, \u201cI am disciplined with my finances.\u201d Repeat this mantra every day and you\u2019ll be that much closer to seeing your intention through. Ultimately, intentions are about visualization and positivity, and that\u2019s what mantras help with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let It Go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right, folks, Frozen <\/em>had it right all along. Once you say your mantra every single day, allow it to slip away. The act of saying your mantra plants the seed, but you have to let it go so that your seed can grow. When you hold on to your mantras, it\u2019s like overwatering your seeds, which won\u2019t help them grow. An inability to let things go is, at its core, neediness. Letting your mantra go helps you live more contently and free of doubt. You know exactly how to let things go, and magical things can happen when you let things go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust The Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a voice of doubt in all of us, and it always seems to know when to whisper in our ear. Don\u2019t listen to that voice! It\u2019s ultimately telling you that you have to control every single outcome in life, and you simply can\u2019t do that. Relinquishing your power to a force that\u2019s greater helps you fulfill your intention. <\/p>\n

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