Practicing and Living with Intention...

Intention (n.)
1. a determination to act in a certain way
2. what one intends* to do or bring about (source)


Do you give any thought to what you intend to do before you jump onto the parallel bars, pick up a dumbbell or before you climb out of bed in the morning? Your intent with a particular action is important. Thinking through an action or your next step in your day, causes you to do everything with meaning and importance. Instead of climbing out of bed, and "rolling with the punches", what if you faced the day with your defense up, and you became the one throwing the punches?
What if each action what thought through before it was performed? Our time at the gym would be much more beneficial, our relationships much stronger. Living with intention, means thinking ahead and being prepared.
During a recent training session, my coach/trainer mentioned that 15 minutes of exercise, if done with high intensity (the level at which you cannot easily carry on conversation) and intention, is always better than any amount of time at the gym done without.
At Flip's, we want to coach with intention, giving your kids most attention possible and giving them the the ability to practice with intention.
As a parent, boss, coach or whatever your title may be, living with intention will change your perspective of everyday life. I've found myself with more patience and understanding with my young children, and instead of reacting to their antics and tantrums, I am able to focus and parent with intention. I've noticed a difference in my time at the gym as well as my relationships with friends and family members.
What could you change if you started living with intention?