“The act of speaking our intentions aloud shifts them from wishful thinking into action.” ~ Michael Thomas Sunnarborg
I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. We set them, then don’t take them seriously, then forget about them in a month.
Lame.
What I DO love is setting my intention for the year each January.
Often, I’m guided by a single word. Sometimes it’s a quote – or a feeling – or a goal. My intention always seems to find me – not the other way around.
This year, two words presented themselves – loud and clear.
: Mindfulness
: Quality
We can’t achieve what we want without first getting clear.
Feeling a little swirly + unfocused + nebulous about 2015? Try asking yourself these 5 simple questions – courtesy of Alexandra Franzen – one of my favorite people on this planet.
1. What am I bored of?
2. What do I want more of?
3. What can I let go of?
4. What would give me peace of mind?
5. What am I devoted to?
My personal answers:
1. I am bored of — wasting time on the Facebook newsfeed. I can check in once a day, at the end of the day – and that’s plenty. Reading about other people’s lives keeps me from living my own. Done.
PS – Did you know you can create interest lists on Facebook? So awesome.
2. I want more — time to focus on my coaching business. Time to create + deepen + elevate. I’ve decided to stop taking on new personal training clients – for good. Big, huge decision that’s been weighing on me for some time. I’m beyond excited.
3. I can let go of – trying to do it all. It’s time to focus on doing what I love most. Creating. Coaching. Reading. Learning. Loving. Cooking.
4. A clear focus/direction for my business – would give me more peace of mind. Check!
5. I am devoted to — quality. Quality work. Quality time. Quality experiences. Quality chocolate. Quality > Quantity.
xo ~Robyn
Robyn Spurr is a Once Obese Chick, Eating Disorder Survivor, Certified Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer and founder of Chickadee Weight Loss.
She helps women learn to manage their emotions without food and reach their healthy, natural weight without all the diet craziness.