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How to Begin the Year with Intentions

The word intention comes from the Latin word intendere, which means to “stretch out,” “to extend”. To be intentional is to be willing to stretch yourself and grow. It is a journey and a process of stepping into your power, clarifying your vision, and staying true to your path. Do you know where you would like to be in the next three months, six months, one year? Here is a quick way to get started.

Spend some time this week thinking about and visualizing where you would like to be in the next three months (or whatever time frame works best for you to get started). Get clear as to what you would like to change, why you would like to make a change, and how you plan to make it happen.

I intend to change:

_____________________________

The reason I intend to make this change:

_____________________________

I invite you to create a powerful intention to pull you forward. State what you intend to accomplish within a specific time frame.

I intend to:

_____________________________

Based on this intention, I commit to taking the following actions:

1. ____________________________

2. ____________________________

3. ____________________________

If there is a gap between your intention and actions, see it as an opportunity to grow. Recommit to your intention and begin again. I have included a worksheet that you can download to work through the exercises. You can access the worksheet by clicking here. Consider using images and/or symbols as a visual reminder of your desired outcome.

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Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous year!

All the best,

Ruthann

In-Progress, LLC | Walk your path with intention, at your own pace

Career Clarity through Values: Charting Your Path Forward

Clarity is powerful, and it begins within. This post was inspired by a question: can my book, Be True to You: A Practical Guide to Pursuing an Authentic Path, support career development? The answer points us back to values, the foundation of both life and career clarity.

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Learn more and purchase a copy of Be True to You: A Practical Guide to Pursuing an Authentic Path through Amazon.com.

All the best,

Ruthann

In-Progress, LLC | Walk your path with intention, at your own pace

Embrace Possibility: 3 Transformative Mindset Shifts

Let’s shift & move forward.

Instead of saying ‘My dream is impossible,’ affirm: ‘All things are divinely possible.’ There is more to life than what you can see. Learn to trust the process and stay open to possibility.

In this video, I share 3 transformative practices to help you embrace possibility.

Ask yourself powerful questions. They shape how you think, influence how you feel, and motivate action.
Quiet reflection. Create space to listen inwardly and notice what emerges.
Daily spiritual practice. Anchor your day with rituals that remind you of what is possible.

Exercise: Choose one of these practices today and notice how it shifts your perspective.

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All the best,

Ruthann

Create a Theme for Your Year: Focus on What Matters Most

Creating a theme for the year is a powerful way to stay focused on what matters most.

Create a short phrase that sums up what is most important to you this year. Use your theme to create 3-5 goals. Ensure your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time bound), use positive language, and affirm what you want to create versus what you want to avoid.

Review your theme on a daily basis. It will serve as a source of motivation and inspiration throughout the year. Consider using images and/or symbols as a visual reminder of your desired outcome.

Need help setting SMART goals? Check out my post SMART Goals: Bring Your Desires to Life.

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Ruthann

The Power of Affirmations: A Mindset Shift for Clarity and Focus

Affirm what you want to create in your life.

In this video, I share how affirmations can help you shift your thinking and stay focused on what you want to create in your life. I outline four ways to make affirmations most effective: keeping them goal-focused, written in the present tense, using positive language, and making them short and memorable. You will also learn how to create a daily practice that makes affirmations a natural part of your journey.