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5 Steps To Train Your
Mind With Intention
Melani Ward
I was introduced to
something this week that after only 6 days has had a major impact on my
life. It is called “segment intending”. It is a practice described by
Abraham-Hicks that involves breaking your day up into segments and then
creating a particular intention for that segment. So, whether I was
heading off for a hike with my daughter or digging my heels in at work,
I set an intention. In both of these cases I set an intention to enjoy
each moment, to give thanks for the time I was able to devote to each
activity, and to be creative and as productive as possible. It was a
quick exercise that took only a few moments but I quickly discovered how
powerful this practice could be. I found myself committed to the here
and now and armed with a mechanism to draw me back to the present if I
got off track, I was able to experience and accomplish more than I ever
would have without it.
For instance, one morning when I was hiking with
my daughter, I found my mind drifting to all of the stuff I thought I
should have been doing and worrying that I was being unproductive by
taking a long hike in the mountains. But, I quickly brought myself back
to the moment and remembered my intention. I focused on my intention and
had one of the most enjoyable hikes all week. This positive experience
naturally led to a more positive day and ultimately more positive
outcomes. Following are 5 ways you can train your mind with intention:
1. Choose a length of time for your segment. If you have never done this
before, I would recommend a segment of about 15-20 minutes. As you
practice, you can begin increasing your time. Choose your exact start
and end time and stick to it.
2. Attempt to plan your segment during a time when you will not be
interrupted. This is easier said than done with kids to take care of,
bosses coming in and out of your office and the constant noise of life
happening all around you; but, do the best you can. A minor interruption
may have no impact on your ability to focus and stay in the moment in
which case you may decide to continue with your segment. However, if a
more pressing interruption finds you, it may be better to end your
segment and set an intention for another time later in the day. The
important thing to remember when this happens is to reschedule your
segment.
3. Determine your goal for that time period. You could do any number of
things during this segment. For instance, you could be completing tasks
around the house, organizing client files, returning phone calls,
writing an article, etc. Just set your intention for that activity and
remain focused.
4. When your time for the segment begins, allow yourself to focus solely
on that. If at any time you find your mind wandering to something else,
redirect it back to your intention. This is probably one of the biggest
challenges when you begin this practice. Our minds are programmed to
handle multiple things at one time and we have to learn to train our
minds to focus. This takes practice.
5. When your time is up, complete your segment. Reflect on what you were
able to do during this segment, how it felt, and what, if anything,
changed for you. Some people find that this practice allows them to
accomplish more in less time. Some people make a practice of doing it
multiple times throughout the day. Only you can determine how it will
work for you, but the more you do it, the more you will discover your
mind becoming much more responsive to what you need and how you feel. It
is in many ways of a form of meditation and you will soon find yourself
opening up to this power of the mind and accomplishing more than you
ever thought possible and more importantly enjoying every glorious
minute of it.
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Melani Ward is a successful career and life coach and entrepreneur. You
can read more about her and learn more tips like the ones found in this
article by going to her website at www.mhcareercoaching.com or her Blog
at
coachmelani.typepad.com.
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