Intention: Our Guiding Force

By: Life Coach Susan Liddy

Do you ever worry that you are racing around aimless in a fog? Like you are rushing blindfolded with your hands outstretched, hoping that you don't clash into anything that will break or at a minimum leave a blemish? Life can certainly be overwhelming at times. Amidst our numerous ToDo's and duties, we can lose visibility of ourselves. Feeling scattered, we go on auto pilot and before we know it weeks, months or years have gone by along with our sense of purpose and passion.
Most of us are familiar with setting goals and priorities to complete a task list. And while I support this practice, I present you with a similar challenge that will bring clarity to your day. How would your life change if every day you allied with your values and increased your awareness of your thoughts and feelings? Your challenge this month is to foster living with intention.
There are many intentions that you can create each day. The kind of intention I am encouraging you to reflect upon is defined by your inward value system. Taking time to think about your values will give them presence in your day. They will help you through decision making, feeling your feelings and connecting with others.
Today, get out of the fog and set a value driven intention. Not only will you feel an improved sense of self, you will also become more present. Knowing who we are in every experience of our lives is critical to feel empowered.
Reality Check
You aspire intentionally when you:
* Become clear about your values and commit to practice them during the day.
* Allow your values versus other's opinions to guide your opinions.
* Take a moment each day to identify HOW you can bring your values to you life.
* Check in with your intention before responding to your feelings or anyone's requests.
* Reflect on your day's intention and identify how it supported you.
Fearless Integration
1. Take a moment and ponder your values. Examples of values include authenticity, compassion, happiness, support, diligence or empathy.
2. Set forth an intention to practice one of your values. For example, "Today, I will practice rejuvenation."
3. Design ways you can meet your intention. For example, schedule a break, celebrate myself, respond no to other's requests, take care of myself, do one thing at a time."
4. Remind yourself of your intention throughout your day and before reacting to a feeling or making a commitment.
©2007 Susan Liddy, AspireLifeCoaching.org, All rights reserved.

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Susan Liddy, MA, PC, CPCC is a Life Coach and principle of AspireLifeCoaching.org™. Susan facilitates personal growth in women whose fear blocks them from you they are and what they want. Susan’s programs help women reconnect with who they truly are so their inner confidence can emerge. For more information: www.AspireLifeCoaching.org

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