Benefits of setting intentions for the New Year

 As the start of a new year has stumbled upon us, it is an ideal time to reflect, reset and set intentional goals for yourself. But what if you want to try something different from just making traditional New Year's resolutions? Consider turning to the power of setting intentions instead.

Intentions are more than just words – they embody personal affirmations and focus your energy on achieving greater results. Intentions have the power to help us check in with our values, acknowledge what’s meaningful to us, and decide how we want to show up in the world. When we put thought into crafting our intentions, explore them deeply and make them memorable with mantras or rituals that trigger their spirit, we can create a more direct connection between creating a desired outcome and the action steps needed to reach it.

Some of the benefits of setting intentions include increased clarity about where you are going, improved wellbeing through self-care activities like yoga or meditation that support intention setting, increased resilience when obstacles arise as you move toward your goal, and greater mindfulness about everyday decisions. Additionally, approaching something as setting an intention instead of a resolution can help manage perfectionism and provide room for flexibility as unexpected opportunities arise during the year.

Practicing intention-setting allows us to break away from external pressure and tap into our own internal guidance system. Instead of relying on outside sources for motivation or inspiration when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, setting intentions provides an opportunity for self-reflection and heightened awareness about ourselves and our place in the world. Setting intentions empowers us by providing permission to take ownership over our lives so now that 2023 has come around we are ready to bring these aspirations into reality! Happy New Year Everyone