Connect with your purpose.

A goal is what you want to do. An intention is who you want to be.

When starting a new experience or during a time of stress, setting intentions can be helpful to focus your mind, energy, and mood. There is no "right" or "wrong" format for an intention. It can be a single word or a phrase, for example:

• Patience

• Energy

• Embrace change

• Stay calm and release anxiety

• Here are more examples.

Once you develop an intention that feels right, write it down in a place where you will see it at least once per day. Get creative - you could hang it on your wall or make it the screen saver on your phone.

You can create new intentions at any time! If you are feeling really challenged to maintain your energy, motivation or positive attitude, it might be helpful to re-visit the intention process every week, or even every morning.