Meditation Intention Examples. How To Set Intentions To Boost Your Mindful Time.
I’m a homeschooling mother and like all moms out there, I am very short of time. That’s why daily intentions are so important to me.
I have a robust self-care routine.
It’s kind of necessary for us mothers, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to fit in. Meditation is a fundamental part of my self-care routine.
Using an intention for your meditations is a great way to boost your mindful time. I like to get the maximum juice out of every act of self-care I partake in.
Setting a meditation intention provides an anchor for your practice, allowing you to be more present during your meditation time.
Maximum benefit from your mindful moments. That’s a powerful way to start your day.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and do not offer this as medical advice. This is my own personal experience and I encourage you to seek advice from a medical professional if you have any concerns about your health and wellbeing. You can read our full disclaimer here.
What is intention setting?
If you meditate, incorporate mindfulness into your life or do a regular yoga practice, I am guessing you’ve heard of intention setting?
In the simplest terms, setting an intention is being clear about what you want to achieve or feel through your action (in this case, meditation).
It’s similar to a goal, but a goal has a defined outcome in the future (e.g. I want to buy a house with land).
An intention is about energy and how you feel through your daily life experience (e.g. I am working hard to save money for my house with land but enjoying my life as I do it).
They are positive statements to hold like a focal point whilst you meditate or in your day-to-day life.
Do you have to set an intention for meditation?
No. Sometimes I meditate without an intention. I simply want to be still and experience a mindful start to the day.
But sometimes it helps to have clear intentions, such as
- If you find meditation time challenging. Your intention can be a focus point to come back to.
- If you are trying to let go of an old habit or some resistance.
- If you are working on a new belief.
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My positive intentions at the moment are line up and let go. I want to live an authentic life (which is not as easy as it sounds) and I want to let go of the need to control the outcome.
What are some examples of intentions to set for your meditation practice?
Let’s take some deep breaths and get started.
How to create a meditation intention.
The first step is to self-reflect and work out what you want from your meditation intention.
How do you do this?
Journal it out.
Go on a writing exercise to create your own powerful intention. Journaling is another regular self-care activity for me. It’s amazing what you can discover when you put pen to paper.
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Ask yourself some questions:
- What is the most important thing to you right now?
- Why do you want to commit to a daily practice of meditation?
- How do you want to feel as you move through life?
Use these 13 Meditation Intention Examples as the next step but amend and build on these intentions so they work for you and your language style.
I like to keep my meditation intentions short and in the present tense, but work out your own style.
13 Positive Meditation Intention Examples.
One. I am enough.
Know that you are enough, you do enough; you have enough. You do not need validation, permission, or approval. You are exactly enough as you are.
Two. I am aligned.
You are walking your own path, working on living your most authentic life.
Three. I allow myself to be still.
Knowing the value of being quiet and still is a gift that you willingly give to yourself daily.
Four. I let go.
You lay down all the busy thoughts of your mind for these important mindful moments.
Five. I attract positive energy.
Negative thoughts do not hold you back. Your positive mindset attracts vibrant and positive energy.
Six. I speak kind words.
You make a choice to speak kindly to yourself (in your head and out loud) and to other people in your life.
Seven. Positive change is happening.
You are grateful for the positive change that has already occurred and you are ready for all that is still yet to come. Personal growth for you is a lifelong journey.
Eight. I am grateful.
You show gratitude for all that you are and all that you have. You know the value of being grateful.
Nine. I trust.
Trust in yourself and feeling at one with who you are comes easily to you. You know how to trust your gut and live with that belief in yourself.
Ten. I show compassion.
You show kindness and compassion to other people (and beings) as a way of life. You give to others with an open-heart as you understand you are connected to every other being. (This is good if you are looking for a more spiritual intention).
Eleven. I can start again.
Knowing you can always take a breath and start again is your superpower. Nothing is permanent.
Twelve. I love myself first.
You know you are worthy of love, and the first place to create love in your life is with yourself. All other love builds from here.
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Thirteen. I am here, right now.
You are fully here, in this most perfect present moment.
Are you now ready to add a positive intention to your meditation and mindfulness practices?
How to use the power of intention during your meditation?
- Find a quiet, calm space.
- Sit in a comfortable seated position (grab a meditation cushion if you need one).
- Take a few deep breaths in and out.
- Close your eyes.
- Say your intention out loud or in your head.
- Do your meditation (this can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 60 minutes or more).
- When thoughts come into your head (the to-do list, a past argument, the dinner options), come back to your intention.
- Get on with your day.
The good thing about meditation intentions is you can choose an intention for how you feel that day. Every day is a little different and your intention can work with the energy you have that day.
If you are new to meditation, try a guided meditation like this one from Calm.
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Guess what?
Intention setting is not limited to the practice of meditation. You can set an intention in your everyday life, too. How about writing an intention on a post-it note and placing it somewhere you will see it first thing in the morning.
Intentions are a powerful tool you can use in all areas of your life, from parenting, to your weekly yoga class, to how you interact with your community.
The best way to use intentions is just to get started. Set one right now, after reading this post, and do a short meditation.
Today is always the best day to start. You don’t need to wait for the new year or a big life event.
Do you use intentions in your meditation? What works for you? Let me know any great intentions you have tried in the comments below.
Amanda x
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My favorite is “I allow myself to be still.” My intentions are often focused around stillness, relaxation, or rest. I always have to remind myself that these things are good and helpful and not time-wasters! Great post, and a wonderful reminder of the importance of being present in our self-care practices!
Definitely not time wasters! Always allow rest and relaxation.
I literally just said today that I need to start up my meditation practice again. This post was right on time and a great read.
Perfect timing for your to find this post then. Enjoy!
An educative post. I should btake the challenge of starting meditation. Thanks for sharing
It can feel like a challenge at first but little and often is key (like most things). Just try 5 minutes a day to start with.
I had tried meditation briefly several years ago. This is such a well-structured article I am inspired to use the tips here and refocus on starting a meditation practice. Thank you!
Thank you, that’s really kind of you to say. I am glad it helped!