How to Set Your Intentions for 2016

Well it’s here…2016!

Have you dreamed, planned and prepared to see amazing things happen in the new year?

What huge, audacious goals are you going to achieve this year?

Me?

I don’t set “New Year’s Resolutions”.

But I do choose a theme (or intention) for the year ahead.

Here are mine for 2016:

Plan. Leverage. Shine.

Have you decided what your guiding intentions will be this year?

If yes, nice work! You’re way ahead of the game! (But keep reading to make sure you’ve put the right support in place.)

If not, schedule a time-out to pick yours. Then write them down, and share it!

For most of us, there is something truly magical about writing things down. It makes them more real and tangible in that they no longer are just floating around in your head – they’re now inked on a piece of paper you can see, touch, (and in the dog’s case, sometimes taste).

And just like we learned in kindergarten, sharing is a good thing. Sharing your intentions makes it possible to look to others for a much-needed reminder when we get distracted.

A strong, connected, personal community is vital to helping you bounce back when you get discouraged, and for keeping your eyes and heart focused on your goals.

How many times do you check your GPS when you’re driving somewhere? A lot.

Why? Because if you don’t, you may take a wrong turn.

The same is true when you want to get to a personal goal.

Think of having those goals down on paper like it’s your GPS map. It shows you where you need to go. And having more sets of eyes on it only helps you see them more often, more clearly, and will get you where you want to be in 2016.

Awareness + Intention is a very powerful combination.

If you need some help in picking out your word(s) for 2016 try these thought starters:

Fast-forward to December 2016. You are sitting in a café, musing over the last 12 months. Where do you want to be…

… in your mind? (business, dreams, goals, focus)
… in your heart? (loved ones, relationships, family, friends)
… in your soul? (faith, beliefs, practices)
… in your physical world? (home, health, hobbies, passions)

So now what do you want the next 12 months to look like?

Where are you desiring some advancement, some forward movement?

What do you wish for yourself physically? Your family? Your bank account?

How do you want 2016 to FEEL?

What would saying YES to your life look and feel like? Be bold. Have fun.

Got an idea of your intentions now?

After you have chosen yours, please share them in the comments! I would love to see what you want your 2016 to look like!

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