Live with Intention and Boldness

Intentionality and Boldness Are So Much Fun

Fifteen years ago, I asked a lifelong friend, “How long do I have to do this?” I was referring to the stresses of life and the feeling that there had to be something more. Even though I was filling many roles, keeping some of my values close to my heart, I was allowing external circumstances and the environment to have priority over me.

There was a time when my thoughts were on just getting by and I was very proud that I was handling everything. But I was not happy that every day was the same and I was feeling worn out with just enough energy to get by, and there was no role that could change.

We all have a tendency to fill our time, to get by, and to prioritize others to our own detriment.

Are you caught putting yourself last as I was?

Much of it is based on our intentions. Mediocre intentions bring mediocre results. The dictionary defines mediocrity as “the quality or state of being just average. When you are in the middle of your class and don’t really do anything to stand out or do better, this is an example of mediocrity.”

Defining your intentions brings results. Asserting your intentions, and believing in what you want can pull you out of mediocrity. There’s a boldness to putting yourself as a priority. That boldness can help you live the life you want to live, allowing you to give more of your authentic self in your other roles.

If you feel that you are just living in a different life, or having average performance within your roles (career, partner, family) and you don’t know why or you are just tired of drifting, then it’s time to look at the seeds, the thoughts that are growing into the results you are harvesting. Shift your thoughts of getting by to living with intention and boldness.

Alaine