The 90 Day Challenge - Day 1

Day 1: July 31, 2007

First, I would like to thank all of you who have taken the time to visit my blog. I do absolutely appreciate your support. I know you have busy lives and realize that your time is valuable.

My intention here is to include you in my process of discovery, and to involve you in a way that inspires you to move to make positive changes in your own lives. I am grateful that you have expressed interest in this new project that I am creating.
Because this is the first day of my 90 day project, I want you to know that I have decided to place focus on areas of my life that will enable me to experience life more fully, or as James Arthur Ray has stated, to obtain “Harmonic Wealth”. This means, essentially, that I begin to create movement in 5 key areas: 1) financial, 2) relational, 3) mental, 4) physical and 5) spiritual. Over the years, I have accomplished modest success in each area, only to experience each change to a state of inactivity over time. My plan is to deliver intense focus and intention to effect permanent positive change in each area.

The power of intention - that is - the ability to focus with sincere intent in accomplishing my stated goals, is very real for me at this moment in my life. I will be confronting every aspect of my life here, and you are invited to watch me work through issues and hurdles that have kept me from realizing my full potential.
As this statement of intention is the first step in this process, I thought it might be appropriate to post the following article on the significance of intention, written by Marcia Wieder, a life coach:

Four Steps For Setting An Intention

It’s time to change the way we think and speak about our dreams. Transforming a conversation, just like manifesting a dream, begins by setting an intention. Your intentions will assist you in taking greater control of your life.

A working definition for intention is: “to have in mind a purpose or plan, to direct the mind, to aim.” Lacking intention, we sometimes stray without meaning or direction. But with it, all the forces of the universe can align to make even the most impossible, possible. My intention is to transform the conversation around dreams from fear and doubt, to hope and possibility, followed by action and results.

The media and masses say, “It’s time to be realistic.” Consider this. Without our dreams all we have is our present reality. Reality is not a bad thing. We have to know where we are so we can design the appropriate strategy for getting to where we want to be. The challenge is our attitude around “reality” and being “realistic” and what being realistic has cost us. Often that’s our passion and joy, our hopes and dreams.

Given the unknowns and sometimes craziness of life, there’s never been a more important time to dream and setting your intention is the first step. When should you set an intention? You could set an intention every day. It can be specific and about something in particular or more like a quality, such as to be more relaxed or involved with life.

First Steps:

1. Get clear about something you want and write it down.

2. Share your intention with someone in a way that will supportively hold you accountable to taking action.

3. Do something today to demonstrate your commitment to your intention.

4. Acknowledge that you did what you said you would and then, take the next step.

As written in the steps above, I’ll list today’s list of intentions. As I’ve stated in my original email, I will not divulge my final goals in order to allow you to experience this process from a fresh perspective.

1. Get clear about something you want and write it down

What I want is the ability to set positive intentions for myself and to follow through and do them no matter what. Today, the list is comprised of exercising, writing, reading, thinking and creating a plan of action that is challenging and life-affirming that will lead me to attainment of several undisclosed goals. Additionally, to take every situation that comes to me and utilize it to affirm my talents and abilities.

2. Share your intention with someone in a way that will supportively hold you accountable to taking action.

Share with someone…that would be you! I’m on the hook and at stake beginning NOW.

3. Do something today to demonstrate your commitment to your intention.

I have read articles pertaining to the power of setting intentions, done physical exercise, written in this blog and communicated with you about my intentions. Now that I have put my self at stake with you, I have a reason to produce the things I say. Accountability is everything!

4. Acknowledge that you did what you said you would and then, take the next step.

O.K. I promised that I would start my project’s process today and communicate with you through my blog, and I have done so. Now, on to building and designing a program for myself that works!

Ms. Weider’s philosophy on this subject radiates with clarity. It’s time for me to take action, and I will report tomorrow on the outcome of today’s intentions. Please stay tuned….