Write it down

I trust that this post finds you well, rested and ready to tackle 2023! 

This year, my personal intention is to trust that I am where I need to be, and to continue nurturing my body and soul so I can continue to learn, and guide you on your yoga journey.

Part of this nurturing process includes eating nutrient packed foods, moving my body everyday, and meditating daily. As I plan my year, I complete the following sentence, which I find quite helpful:

 

"I commit to (fill in the blank) because (fill in the blank)."

The important part of this sentence is the "because." Setting an intention without a reason makes it harder to stay committed to that specific goal or intention.

Consider the following two phrases:

​1) I commit to meditating 10 minutes every morning.

​vs.

2) I commit to mediating 10 minutes every morning because it helps me feel calmer and focused throughout the day.

Another example could be "I commit to spending 15 minutes a day on improving my mobility so I can feel better and play better golf."

Do not underestimate the power of writing down your intentions. Research shows that the simple act of writing down your goals increases your chances by 42% of reaching those specific goals.  This is all related to our brain functions and if you are interested in learning more about this subject, a good starting point would be this published article.

I trust you find this helpful and wish you everything you desire for this new year, and I hope that 2023 brings you joy and inspiration, so you can shine all year long!

Your devoted yogi,
Chantal