Life Hack #54: Set Intentions
How often do you consider what you want out of a particular day, situation, conversation, or task? Why might this be a helpful practice?
January 10, 2023
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How often do you consider what you want out of a particular day, situation, conversation, or task? Why might this be a helpful practice?
What kind of year do you want to have? Why not be more deliberate about setting yourself up for the kind of year you want?
Have you thought about what the next year will bring for you? Do you get energized by new beginnings?
How long can you focus on something? Have you ever taken longer on a task than what was actually needed?
When was the last time you chose to learn something new? What was the last hobby you picked up? Studies show that stepping out of our comfort zone and learning new things has many health and wellbeing benefits.
Do you sometimes find your thoughts getting out of control? Do you ever get caught in a spiral of negative emotions?
Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in a day? How often do you take time in your day to just let your mind wander?
How much does worry get in your way? We worry for lots of reasons: habit, illusion of control, it can make us feel like we are doing something – but worry isn’t productive.