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My yoga instructor is always reminding us to practice with intention.
She also reminds us to practice yoga on and off the mat.
Today I’m making my first application of the principles of yoga to real life. More specifically, to careers, job satisfaction and generally being in a good place.
I just finished reading Job Jenny’s new ebook, To Whom it May Concern or how to stop sucking at your job search. In her book Jenny asks, “What do you want your life to look like?” and “What are you aiming for with your next career move?”
In my mind these questions immediately translated to “What is your intention?”
Intention (n.)
1. a determination to act in a certain way
2. what one intends* to do or bring about (source)
What I want my life to look like: Fulfilling career in marketing; large, supportive professional and personal networks; health insurance; higher education; comfortable, yet modest living and twice yearly vacations.
What I am aiming for in my next career move Challenging projects; an experienced (and talented) team that I can learn from; a healthy, supportive work environment. Inspiration.
There are the changes that I intend to bring about. In order to make my intentions a reality, I need to be determined to learn more; to step outside my comfort zone, to have a great attitude and to hold out for the right job.
The best part of intention is that as long as you’re trying, it counts. Maybe you only lift one toe today (yoga metaphor), you can still reap the benefits of lifting that one toe and with each practice, you’ll get a little further into the pose process.
What is your intention?
*I love it when a word is used to define itself. Actually, no I don’t. Not at all.