#024: From Intentions to Action: The Power to Design a Midlife You Love
Description
In this episode of 'Your Purpose After Kids,' host Deanna Pecina, dives into the crucial topic of transitioning from mere intention to actionable intentionality, especially targeted at midlife moms facing an empty nest. She distinguishes between the wishful thinking of intention and the concrete action plans of intentionality, providing listeners with a roadmap through her Purpose Path. This path includes understanding oneself and others, identifying challenges, gathering information, and finally, setting a concrete purpose goal. Deanna emphasizes accountability and a support system as essential components to ensure success. The episode includes a call to action for listeners to start small, utilize resources, and actively participate in the journey from intention to intentionality, underlining the essence of taking control and moving forward with clarity in life's next chapter.
Key Takeaways:
- Intention is a wish or desire, while intentionality is the deliberate pursuit of your intentions through planning, taking steps, and making a conscious effort to turn your wishes into reality.
- Intentionality helps eliminate decision fatigue and allows you to channel your energy into specific actions, keeping you focused on your goals and moving in the right direction.
- Intentionality boosts motivation by releasing dopamine and positive reinforcement, keeping you energized and motivated to keep moving forward.
- Sharing your goals and plans with others fosters accountability and increases the likelihood of sticking to your plan.
- Intentionality helps combat procrastination and self-doubt by providing a clear plan, taking action, and building confidence through progress.
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