Leave it up to the Peloton instructor (Olivia Amato) to bring things full circle. I don’t remember her exact phrase, but when kicking off the 30-minute ride, she said something like, “turn your intentions into your reality.”
We all have our intentions. Some that we have vocalized and others that we keep just to ourselves. Some have been there for years and some that we have just discovered.
We dream about our intentions becoming a reality and it feels so good when they come true. Other times, life gets in the way and we put up barriers like, “if only…” in front of them.
Whether it’s getting in shape, showing up as we want to at work, being a good parent, or just maximizing our day; the only thing standing between our intentions and our realities are us. More specifically, the actions and decisions that we make on daily basis.
So when I reflect on the reality that I am visualizing, it’s going to take some focus. I have a lot of intentions, but do I really know which ones are the most important? Are there actions and behaviors that can support multiple intentions to reach my desired reality?
Although Olivia brought this to light today, I have a reminder on my desk that I got early on in my career at Accenture and sometimes I forget to look at it.
When our core values are in alignment with our intentions, promises, and our actions, dreams can become reality.
This is a great time of year to take a step back and reflect on your intentions. Are they grounded by your beliefs and core values? What are the promises you are making to yourself and others? Are your daily actions leading you to the reality you seek?