Set Your Intention: Creating an Intention Board

2018-06-11T07:00:00Z

Wellness.com - Set Your Intention: Creating an Intention Board by Sandra Watson

Do you live a life of intention and purpose? With focused intention we can create our lives based on our interests, ideals, truth, and, ultimately our purpose for being here. According to the Merriam - Webster Online Dictionary, Intention is "what one intends to do or bring about." With this in mind, an Intention Board can be the visual beacon necessary to guide us on our quest to live our true life. You Will Need: - ~ An Intention: what new dream, purpose, direction or goal do you want to transpire in your life? - ~ A Large Poster Board or Canvas - ~ Scissors, Glue,Paint, Markers, Pens - ~ Pictures, Quotes,Small Memorabilia, Magazines, & Catalogs - ~ Fun Edging, Gems, Beads, Feathers, Stickers, & Decor - Set the Creative Mood: - Put on your favorite, uplifting music - whatever enlivens your soul! - Light a diffuser using an essential oil blend of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Geranium, & Ylang Ylang. Meditate on your intention. Write any additional thoughts and ideas in your journal and add to your creation. Create: - Look through the magazines and catalogues; pull out images, words, and phrases that speak to you. Cut these out with creative scissors and glue onto fun pieces of paper. Also glue any photos or quotes you have to pieces of fun paper. Lay the images, words, and quotes on your board in a way that pleases you. Glue securely in place. Decorate by adding fun edging, gems, decals, etc. Meditate on Your Intention Board: - Process what you have created by thinking about these questions: - What have I learned about myself while creating this Intention Board? - Are there any patterns evident? What do these patterns indicate? - Does anything surprise me regarding what I have included/created? - What changes do I need to make in my life to be true to my intentions? - Who are my support people I can share this with? - What is one step I can take today toward making my intention materialize? - Post Your Board and Make it Happen: - Display your Intention Board in a prominent place. Take time to meditate on your creation. Focused thoughts that you can see every day and that are sent out into the universe with positive, heartfelt energy will bring into your life the blessings you are seeking! - What aspect of your life needs focus? Do you seek a change in career? Do you long for a healthy relationship? Or perhaps you want to put into motion the ability to take that dream trip that you haven't been able to make a reality? What is an intention you have that can be the theme for your Intention Board?

The Foundation of Self-Love

2015-02-14T08:00:00Z

Wellness.com - The Foundation of Self-Love by Sandra Watson

Creating a good life starts with self-love, and the foundation of self-love is self-care. For many of us, this is a foreign concept; we are amazing at caring for and loving others. However, many of us were raised in an environment that was not nurturing, and where we were never taught the importance of self-care. As a mental health counselor I see clients daily who ignore their own needs and then wonder why they are exhausted and angry. Many cannot tell me what their favorite meal is or what they enjoy doing in their spare time. There seems to be a pervasive belief in our society that it is selfish to take care of your own needs, to do something for yourself that goes beyond basic personal care and into the realm of pleasure. The exception to this is the unhealthy self-absorption of the narcissist, and that subject will not be addressed here! - Once we decide to take care of ourselves, to treat ourselves with kindness and compassion, to acknowledge our needs and commit to fulfilling them, and to even follow our dreams, it is then that we will begin to experience true happiness and peace. When we cherish ourselves and embrace our personal power, our vision of who we are and what we can accomplish expands to incomprehensible heights. This self-nurturing and affirming way of being radiates out from our core, and has a positive impact on our relationships and everything we do. As we start nurturing ourselves, there is the natural tendency to begin to assess our surroundings, how we spend our precious time, and also the people we choose to allow into our sacred space. Are you listening to music that inspires and feeds your soul? Is your home decorated to your liking and in some kind of order? Are the people you call friends and family actually loving, fun, and supportive to be around? - Our new philosophy of self will often lead to a courageous and profound process of transformation. You may discover a desire to purge all that is undesirable and energy-exhausting from your life. Surrounding yourself with uplifting people, music, effects, and pursuits can be a crucial step in acknowledging your worth, fulfilling your desires, and creating the life you are meant to enjoy! - Please share your reaction to this blog – have you successfully incorporated self-care into your life? Are there areas that you recognize that need your attention in order to begin the journey to a healthier, more joyous life?

Wellness Posts by Sandra Watson

Set Your Intention: Creating an Intention Board

The Foundation of Self-Love