Most people think they fail because they don’t want it badly enough.That’s not true.
They fail because their goals live in the future and their nervous system lives now.
In this work, we don’t rely on force or willpower.We work with pattern interruption, presence, and choice points. Goals answer what. Intentions answer how.
An intention is a decision made ahead of time for a moment you know is coming.
Instead of:
- “I want more balance”
- “I need better boundaries”
- “I should take better care of myself”
We work with:
- “When I sit down to work, I choose one task that actually matters.”
- “When I feel myself over-explaining, I pause and ground.”
- “When my body tightens, I breathe and respond instead of pushing through.”
This is how small practices rewire patterns.
The magic is in this formula:When X happens, I choose Y.
Not based on mood.Not based on motivation.Based on values and self-trust.
Try this today:
- Name one goal you’ve been struggling to follow through on
- Identify the exact moment you usually disconnect
- Create one clear intention for that moment
💬 Reflection prompt for the group:
Where do you feel the most resistance right now and what intention could meet you there instead of forcing change?
Drop yours below. Let’s practice this together.