Why Intention Setting Is the Key to Your Best Year Yet
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution, only to feel disconnected from it a few weeks in? I know I have. The cycle of setting big, beautiful goals only to let them slip away can feel so discouraging. But what if I told you there’s a more aligned, authentic way to create the year you really want? A way to set yourself up for success that feels natural and empowering? That’s where intention setting comes in.
Intention setting is more than just checking boxes off a list or achieving the next big thing. It’s about syncing up your actions, thoughts, and energy with your truest desires. It’s about creating a life that feels connected and meaningful. Let’s dive into why this practice is so transformative and how it can help you design the life you’ve been dreaming of.
The Power of Intention Setting
What Is Intention Setting?
At its heart, intention setting isn’t about what you want to do—it’s about how you want to be. Unlike goals, which focus on specific actions like "lose 10 pounds" or "launch a business," intentions are about your state of being. It’s a softer, more expansive approach. For instance, if your goal is to grow a business, your aligned intention might be:
“To approach my work with creativity, balance, and authenticity.”
The difference here is that intentions create space for connection, self-discovery, and true alignment. They help you approach your goals in a way that feels good to you, not just like something you have to do.
Why It Matters
When you set intentions, you’re tapping into your core values, aligning your actions with what really matters to you. This practice has a ripple effect—it can:
Reduce stress by focusing on what feels right rather than perfect.
Provide clarity on what you really want and why it matters.
Bring more joy and fulfillment into your day-to-day life.
I didn’t truly understand the magic of intention setting until my college years, when I started connecting with my deeper self. Before that, I’d been filling journals with goals, but it wasn’t until I began setting intentions that I finally felt grounded in the life I wanted to create. Fast forward 15 years, and here I am, living the life I designed—shaped by the intentions I set and nurtured.
Balancing Intentions and Goals
How to Combine Both
While goals and intentions might seem different, they complement each other beautifully. Goals give you direction and measurable outcomes, while intentions guide the how behind those goals. For example:
Goal: Launch a new product by March.
Intention: Infuse creativity and purpose into every step of the process.
For me, intention setting has become a daily practice. Every morning, I take a few moments to ground myself, connect with my higher self, and set an intention for the day. It might be a specific focus, an energy I want to embody, or a sense of balance I’m striving for. These intentions anchor me when the day feels chaotic, providing clarity and guidance when I need it most.
The Benefits of This Approach
By blending intentions with actionable goals, you can:
Stay clear and focused without feeling overwhelmed.
Approach your goals in a way that feels joyful and purposeful.
Cultivate resilience and stay aligned, even when challenges pop up.
Steps to Start Intention Setting
Daily Practices to Incorporate Intentions
If you’re new to intention setting, it’s best to start small. Here are some practices that work for me, and I think they can help you too:
Morning Ritual: Before diving into the day, take a moment of stillness. Reflect on how you want to feel and what energy you want to bring into the day.
Visualization: Close your eyes and picture how you want your day to unfold. What will it feel like? What intentions align with that vision?
Journaling Prompts: To get into the flow of intention setting, use prompts like:
“Today, I intend to feel ___."
“I align my actions today with ___.”
Using the Intention Setting Worksheet
If you want to go deeper, try the Intention Setting Worksheet. It’s a powerful way to dive into your core values and align your intentions with what truly matters to you. For example:
Core Value: Growth
Intention: Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and evolve.
This worksheet is designed to help you gain clarity and craft a vision that really inspires you.
Take Your Intentions Further with Ignite & Align
Overview of Ignite & Align Beta Test
Are you ready to dive even deeper into intention setting? The Ignite & Align Beta Test is an intimate, transformative experience that’s here to help you:
Align with your authentic self.
Set powerful intentions that align with your deepest desires.
Get guidance and support to integrate intention setting into your life in meaningful ways.
Invitation to Join
By joining the beta test, you’ll have access to expert insights, a supportive community, and tools to help you ignite your intentions for 2025. This is your chance to create clarity and alignment in a way that’s truly empowering.
Your Year of Intentions Awaits
Intention setting isn’t just a practice—it’s a way of life. When you align your actions with your true self, you create a year filled with clarity, joy, and purpose. Whether you’re new to intention setting or you’ve been practicing for a while, remember that each intention you set is a step closer to the life you want to create.
Download the Intention Setting Worksheet to get started, and don’t forget to explore the Ignite & Align Beta Test for even more transformation. Your best year yet is waiting—and it all starts with the intention you set today. Are you ready to claim it?
