Choosing One Clear Direction for Today

A short intention setting practice to focus attention and guide action. Simple. Direct. Grounded in choice. What you will experience • A clear definition of intention • Examples of present tense statements • Space to choose what fits today • Repetition to reinforce commitment Practice highlights • Learn what makes an intention effective • Use short, positive statements • Speak in the present tense • Treat the words as already true • Repeat the intention three times • Say it silently or out loud Examples shared • Cigarettes no longer serve me • Soft drinks are a thing of my past • I bring positivity to every situation • I have all the tools I need to succeed today When to use this practice • At the start of the day • Before a difficult task • During habit change • When focus feels scattered Try this after listening • Write one intention for tomorrow • Keep it short and specific • Read it once in the morning • Repeat it again before bed Reflection question What shifts when you speak your intention as if it is already true? Your One Shift Solution is to notice when survival is speaking, honor that response, and gently return to your breath, your body, and your right to live as your full self. Subscribe to the Yoga Saved Me Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it. And if you are ready for support in doing this work in your own life, reach out to work with Adrianne with ⁠⁠⁠Rooted for Care⁠⁠⁠. Release Tension When Stress Builds Up: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10-Day Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mindfulness partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adagio Teas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yoga Design Lab⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Promeed ⁠⁠⁠- Silk for you bed and head ⁠⁠⁠Lardera Coffee⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Selefina⁠⁠⁠ - Spices and more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Promeed ⁠⁠⁠- Silk for you bed and head ⁠⁠⁠Lardera Coffee⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Selefina⁠⁠⁠ - Spices and more