The Power of Intention

One of my favorite tools for creating results is to make sure I am clear about and committed to my Intention.  An Intention is my overall vision, what I long for, and what I believe is possible. It’s the powerful force that inspires and guides my attitudes, actions and results. Intention is the key to manifesting my goals and vision. It defines my level of commitment to create a specific outcome or to make something happen. When intention is high enough, almost no circumstances can interfere with the accomplishment of results. If it’s low, almost anything can block the creation of the outcomes I desire. 

Very importantly, Intention is not just for the big things. In fact, each decision I make, each action I take, is born out of an intention (either conscious or unconscious). And a great deal of valuable time is wasted when I neglect to clarify my desired outcomes and intentions — even for something as simple as a conversation with a friend or a team meeting. For example, have you ever been to a meeting where they haven’t stated a clear intention and you don’t really know why you’re there or what the expectations are? Imagine how much more productive that time would’ve been if each person understood the intended outcome of the meeting and engaged fully to create that outcome. 

Intention integrates clarity, commitment, alignment, action, and attention to create powerful results. Find some ways to practice setting a clear Intention and remind yourself to keep you Attention on your Intention. I think you will be surprised by the outcome.