Are you living with intention?
Have you ever driven somewhere and as you arrive to your destination you realize you don't quite remember driving? If you have, you're def not alone! I've gone through this and not only is it not cool it's actually not okay!
When we just go through the motions, it's kind of easy to forget why we are doing what it is we are doing.
A few months ago I decided to start living with intention. All this means is that before I do or think anything I think to myself, 'why' so I can assess my thoughts.
If I want a soda, I stop to think, okay.
Am I thirsty?
Do I want sugar?
Do I need caffeine? (most likely NOT)
Am I looking for an exciting moment (lol)?
What made me want that soda. With intentional thinking I stop and realize okay, so, I don't actually need this for any reason. So, let's just not.
If I am feeling on the verge of getting upset by someone; maybe a text message maybe in person... either way, I stop. I think, okay am I mad at what is being said? Am I feeling inadequate in some way and about to go off on this innocent person simply because of misreading? Let's think.
Typically no one's intention is to upset me, obviously. I mean who goes around wanting to piss people off? No one in my direct life! We're adults, we talk and communicate those feelings. SO where in the past I may react quickly with pure emotion I stop and catch myself. I fix the problem that never existed. It isn't easy because I'm prettttttty emotional but hey, the more I practice this way of thinking, the better I get.
So, let's talk commitments.
Not to braggggggg but I do go pretty hard when I commit. This could range from relationships to shows to eating habits to gym activity and even PESSIMISM. hahaha. YES. I don't only commit hard to positive things; I have the gift of also easily falling into being a negative Nancy quite easily and I also love pity-parties while I'm admitting my life here.
The positive parts are great! The negativity not so much. I do know my patterns, the negativity usually comes right before my period each month, due to PMDD. I just recently decided to stop hiding and actually be real with myself (and others) and just put it all out there! I didn't choose to have PMDD, so why exactly the embarrassment? yeah, bye!
Basically with the intentional thinking I try really hard to turn that negativity into something beneficial. When I feel misplaced anger or feelings of rage (looool) I lately return to my 2013-2014 routine of hitting the gym. I let alllll those feelings and crazy thoughts go into the workout. and it's fucking awesome.
Try this intentional thinking out! It's 24/7, it involves being aware, like, all the time. You'll see it's worth it. It's also easier the more you practice it.
Lemme know how it works for you!
-s
When we just go through the motions, it's kind of easy to forget why we are doing what it is we are doing.
A few months ago I decided to start living with intention. All this means is that before I do or think anything I think to myself, 'why' so I can assess my thoughts.
If I want a soda, I stop to think, okay.
Am I thirsty?
Do I want sugar?
Do I need caffeine? (most likely NOT)
Am I looking for an exciting moment (lol)?
What made me want that soda. With intentional thinking I stop and realize okay, so, I don't actually need this for any reason. So, let's just not.
If I am feeling on the verge of getting upset by someone; maybe a text message maybe in person... either way, I stop. I think, okay am I mad at what is being said? Am I feeling inadequate in some way and about to go off on this innocent person simply because of misreading? Let's think.
Typically no one's intention is to upset me, obviously. I mean who goes around wanting to piss people off? No one in my direct life! We're adults, we talk and communicate those feelings. SO where in the past I may react quickly with pure emotion I stop and catch myself. I fix the problem that never existed. It isn't easy because I'm prettttttty emotional but hey, the more I practice this way of thinking, the better I get.
So, let's talk commitments.
Not to braggggggg but I do go pretty hard when I commit. This could range from relationships to shows to eating habits to gym activity and even PESSIMISM. hahaha. YES. I don't only commit hard to positive things; I have the gift of also easily falling into being a negative Nancy quite easily and I also love pity-parties while I'm admitting my life here.
The positive parts are great! The negativity not so much. I do know my patterns, the negativity usually comes right before my period each month, due to PMDD. I just recently decided to stop hiding and actually be real with myself (and others) and just put it all out there! I didn't choose to have PMDD, so why exactly the embarrassment? yeah, bye!
Basically with the intentional thinking I try really hard to turn that negativity into something beneficial. When I feel misplaced anger or feelings of rage (looool) I lately return to my 2013-2014 routine of hitting the gym. I let alllll those feelings and crazy thoughts go into the workout. and it's fucking awesome.
Try this intentional thinking out! It's 24/7, it involves being aware, like, all the time. You'll see it's worth it. It's also easier the more you practice it.
Lemme know how it works for you!
-s
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