My Intention Statement: The Language We Choose to Create The Life We Want
I woke this morning to spend some quiet time updating my personal intention statement–a statement of all that I want to bring into my life both personally and professionally. Two years ago I’d never heard of an intention statement, the whole idea sounded very illusive. My coach, Baeth Davis, kept mentioning it to me and when I took the plunge to sit down and write it for myself, the impact on my life was huge.
For me, writing doesn’t always come easily to me so getting my thoughts down in language that felt good and realistic AND achievable initially took me about a month. The results, however, were incredibly worthwhile. In four pages of single spaced writing I had noted what I wanted to bring into my life as a mother, wife and business woman. I noted who I wanted in my life, what I wanted to be doing, how much I wanted to be earning and the difference I wanted to make. Talk about making my heart sing!!
For a few months I read my intention statement out loud first thing in the morning. It took me about 10 minutes and grounded me to my purpose and set my outlook for the day. A key point I’d like to share is that the language you use is incredibly important. Your words must resonate with you. You’re putting this statement out into the world but if you just say it and don’t feel it, I personally believes it a waste of your time.
The purpose of the intention statement is to provide you with a vehicle that when read aloud, really raises your energetic vibrations. When you read it, you want it to feel achievable for you. None of that awful impostor feeling.
I didn’t choose to say things like "I intend to make a million dollars this month" or "solve world peace" because that didn’t feel true for me. Instead, I used some other phrases that made my words feel attainable and gave me a feeling of possibility. For example, when I say "I’m in the process of creating a life that will provide us (meaning my family) with great freedom and choice to do what WE choose" feels amazing each time I read it. I’m not fully there yet but when I state that aloud in the morning, I have that immediate feeling of "YES".
Another example of language that always feels great is to say "more fully than I’d imagined". For example, "I am open to new and unexpected opportunities that utilize my talents more fully than I’d imagined." It leaves space for some good unknowns to show up.
In 2007 I was in a very different place than I am today. My vision for Metromom was not clear. My ideas sat tucked away in a "pretty box" waiting for me to put them all together. I was working with a direct sales wellness company called Melaleuca and not doing particularly well until I wrote the following statement and read it daily. My business completely shifted. It was also the experience that I then had with Melaleuca, and the clarity I gained that helped me clarify the missing pieces of my Metromom puzzle and "take it out of the box." If you choose to write a version of your own, I’d love to hear parts of what you come up with. It’s an incredibly powerful tool.
Part of My Intention Statement from Feb 2007 (and it all showed up 
As a wellness coach and Melaleuca marketing executive I bring value to everyone I bring in contact with the company. I share what I know and believe with confidence, integrity and enthusiasm. The Universe brings those people to me that have open minds and hearts. My customers and I love the products, and are thrilled with the ease of ordering online and having our everyday products delivered conveniently and effortlessly to our doorsteps. My customers trust me and enjoy providing me with referrals.
I network and interact with wonderful people and follow the threads of referrals that lead to an expanding web of connections, all seeking to support me in my growth. My customer base grows by at least 10% a month, and with that my income effortlessly increases. I review my business report monthly with gratitude for the company, its products, its income and the people I’ve met along the way. I know that I have great potential with Melaleuca.
Tags: Baeth Davis, Intention Statement, Kim DeYoung, Melaleuca
