How to Set Intentions

Setting intentions is not just about setting goals or listing your to-do list and tasks for the 
day or week. When you set intentions, you set a purpose, something you are going to 
do. There is more meaning behind setting intentions as opposed to just writing down a 
goal you want to accomplish.

Think of setting intentions as a promise you are making to yourself. It is a commitment 
between you and your mind, where you shift your mindset into working toward this 
intention because you know you are going to succeed.

Keep reading to learn about the benefits of setting intentions, and some tips and tricks 
for doing it effectively.


Benefits of Setting Intentions

First, let’s go over some of the benefits of setting intentions. Remember this is about 
meaningful intentions you are committing to, not just a daily to-do list or a list of goals 
you want to accomplish. Really think about it as a promise you are making to yourself. 

Here are some benefits of setting intentions:

You Choose Your Own Story – Setting intentions helps you to create and design your 
life, and change your story. Up until this point in life, you might have felt restricted by 
limiting beliefs or you got comfortable living a life that was familiar to you. But intentions 
allow you to step outside of your box a little.

It Helps You Make Changes in Your Life – Sometimes the best thing you can do is 
commit to making a change. We often think of we want in life without ever taking that 
first step. Intentions are a way to push you forward and get you moving on what you 
want.

You Are Committing – You will also have more motivation to really commit to what you 
want and any changes you intend to make in your life.



Know What You Want

In order to set intentions, you first need to have a good idea on what you want out of 
life, as well as who you want to be as a person. Every aspect of what you want and how 
you want to improve your life can be used to set intentions.

Start considering what it is you truly want out of life, and this will help you figure out 
what intentions you need to set.


Write Them Down

Once you have considered what you want and what your intentions are, you then need 
to write them down. There are a few things to consider when it comes to writing your 
intentions down. 

Make Sure They Align With What You Want – Your intentions should align perfectly 
with what you want out of life, whether it is to change yourself, your job, or your lifestyle.

Keep Them Positive – Intentions are always positive, similar to writing an affirmation 
for your life. 

Be Clear and Detailed – Similar to creating a goal, your intentions should be very clear 
and detailed. You should know right away what your intention is and how you will get 
there. If you aren’t sure or if it is too vague, it will be hard to commit to it.


Revisit Your Intentions

Lastly, make it a point to keep revisiting your intentions, and adjusting them as needed. 
You will go through many different phases of life, and in each one, your intentions might 
change slightly or completely. This is okay and completely normal. 




