Intentional Goals Part 2: Focusing Your Attention

If Intention is the “compelling why”, then Attention is the “what”. It is the mental, rather than the emotional, tool.

ATTENTION requires that you are fully present both mentally and physically to what is needed to serve your goals and propel you forward.

ASK YOURSELF:
1. What are you giving your attention to?
2. What is your “self-talk”?
3. Are your “doings” taking you to where you want to go?
4. What do you need to let go of in order to clear the path – your barriers and obstacles?

Now we get to the big question, the one my clients most often ask: HOW?

When you think of the journey towards a goal, most of us are wandering aimlessly and hoping for the best. Or, we’re tossing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks.

“HOW” BECOMES JUST ANOTHER STUCK PLACE!

If you are very clear about the Intention and you are giving your Attention to what you are doing right now, the How will unfold. Sounds a bit scary, right?

This is not to say that you don’t create a plan. In fact, we will deal with that specifically in Part 3.

When your Intention is coming from the Real You, the path with heart, the steps will open up naturally from your gut, your inner voice of wisdom.

As you take these steps, do a mental and physical check:
1. What is happening physically? Excitement, clarity? Or, anxiety and stress?
2. What is your gut telling you?
3. What are your thoughts?
4. Are you vibrating?

When you are on the right path, you’ll feel energized, positive and passionate. If not, you may have to go back and examine your intention or perhaps redefine your goals.

WARNING: Be prepared for the “naysayers”. By following your truth and your passion, you quite likely will not be meeting the expectations of others.


NEXT BLOG: Intentional Goals, Part 3: Creating a Powerful Action Plan