“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen Hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher
2015 has kicked off and many of us feel inclined to set resolutions. But according to Forbes, 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions and only 8% keep them. So instead of setting resolutions, what if we were gentle with ourselves and committed to living intentionally?
Try thinking about how you want to “show up” each day. Each morning, set aside five or ten minutes to reflect on your intention for the day. That is…how do you want to “show up” for yourself, your family, friends, and co-workers?
Throughout and at the end of the day take time to reflect on and notice how you’re doing in a manner that is free of harsh judgment and criticism towards yourself. Be light about it, you’re smart and self-aware enough to figure it out.
Intentions clients have shared about how they want to “show up” at home and work:
- Slow down and listen.
- Be a better mentor and coach.
- Delegate more.
- Be more patient.
- Be kinder and have more compassion for self and others.
- Take better care of myself; eat healthier; exercise 3 times/week.
- Take time out to reflect and set vision for my team.
- Be present and show up with lightness and joy.
- Let go of what I can’t control and focus on what I can.
- Don’t take things personally because I can’t control actions of others.
- Stay grounded and calm during difficult moments.
- Be a source of peace and calmness for others.
Joyful, healthy, prosperous, and peaceful 2015.
Cathy
“We already have everything we need. There is no need for self-improvement.”
– Pema Chodron