Why Intentions Won't Matter If They Are Attached To a Limiting Belief

I was at the gym today and realized that some people may be working out for the first time in a while. Including myself. I took a 2 week break for the holidays thinking it would be nice but it only left me restless, unenergized and sluggish. I left thinking that maybe, just maybe I got a lot of calcium because of all the cheese I ate during the holidays. Yikes. We all have good intentions this year, especially these upcoming days and weeks in January, but remember a great intention must not be hanging from a conflicting belief. For example, if we have a great intention of losing weight we may a) sign up for the gym, maybe hire a trainer b) buy new gym clothes for motivation c ) set days of the week in our outlook calendar to ensure attendance. These are 3 different action items that should lead to weight loss, a better body, energy and plain out feeling good. But what really happens to us when we don’t follow through. When 3 weeks in January go by and we gradually make up reasons not to workout. Could it be that our intentions are not aligned with our beliefs?

Intention vs Conflicting Limiting Beliefs

Intention - I want a wildly successful business
Limiting belief - I am worthless without clients

Intention I want to be healthy
Limiting Belief –I am not deserving of being thin

Intention - I want a loving relationship
Limiting Belief - I don't believe I am capable of loving

As you can see all of these beliefs block us mentally with our true intentions. Our mind begins to slowly present obstacles that limit us in our own thinking. This leaves us feeling stuck and then possibly tossing out our true intentions which is what we really desire. If you find yourself in this situation. Here are a few good tips to help you move forward with intention that aligns with your desire:

1) Write down all of the emotions and thoughts that come up when your internal voice starts talking trash or when you begin to feel resistance to your intentions.This will help you identify the thought or conflicting belief and allow the mind to see things objectively on paper. Try not to judge what you are writing. If you can see your emotions objectively on paper then it sometimes allows you to separate yourself from the situation.

2) Try to align your thoughts with the action you want that supports your intention.

3) Gently forgive yourself -if you ate bad, did not have a productive day or didn’t go to the gym, gently forgive yourself and move on.

4) Know the “Why?“ of your intention so when you feel like backing out you know why you wanted it in the first place

5) Prioritize your intentions to your top 3’s so that you set yourself up with accomplishment I am passionate about well being and aligning intentions with beliefs that serve you, rather than conflict. Emotional wellness is the most important thing you can give yourself this year. Nurturing your core –your physical body, your mind and your soul is the best medicine. What you feel inside is reflective on the outside. So take the time to match up your intentions with your true desire to be sure that you don’t have a limiting belief that is leaving you feeling stuck. Take a different approach to your intentions this year and drop the conflicting limiting beliefs once and for all.