Are you looking to write intentions for manifestation? An intention is an aim or a plan to do something.
Most of our thoughts lead to intentions. And often this happens unconsciously or inadvertently. Meaning we are not aware when we set intentions.
When we are ignorant or oblivious about these intentions, naturally we do not put in our efforts to make it a reality. This is one of the prime reasons for our confusion about our goal or purpose in life and not knowing where we are headed.
This is not a desirable situation, no doubt.
Consider the scenario when we consciously set intentions and work towards realizing them. Then, we can achieve much more in life and have a realistic chance at realizing our potential.
So, what is preventing us? What can we do about this?
The simple approach would be to consciously set intentions. To etch it in our consciousness and cement it further, you may frame them as intentions statements.
This article explores the topic of intentions, how to set them, and how to write intention statements. Here you will also find the common mistakes made while writing intention statements and how to avoid them.
What are intention statements?
Intentions are similar to affirmations. It is a statement proclaiming your aim or plans to achieve something.
Intention statements are the written-down version of your intentions.
Setting intentions in your mind is alright if you are confident of following it through and stick with it until you make it happen. Most people find it difficult to sustain enthusiasm after a while. Especially if it takes too long to materialize.
Intention statements are meant for those who have a hard time carrying out their list of intentions. It is a proven fact that writing something down is a better way to impress it into your consciousness. Being aware of your daily intentions gives them an extra advantage in their realization.
Moreover, the writing process itself helps gain a crystal-clear understanding of what you really want. Often, we think we want something and pursue it until it comes true. Only after we reach our goal do we realize that this is not exactly what we wanted.
By writing down intention statements, we can avoid this situation. The act of writing gets us thinking more and more about it until we are clear about it.
Writing down intention statements has the added advantage of holding us accountable for its successful realization. We are more committed to a goal when we write them down as intention statements.
Intention statements are ideally clear, concise, positive, and inspirational. It refers more to the path you are planning to take and not merely the goal you want to reach.
Intention statements can be used in the same way as affirmations. The more often you repeat and the more it stays in your consciousness, the better chance you have at accomplishing it.
How to write the perfect intention statement?
1. Write about what you want
We may have thoughts like “I would like to avoid this” or “I don’t want that”. That is alright while thinking.
However, when setting goals or writing intentions, express the idea positively. To understand this more, let us see some setting intention examples.
For example, if you are facing financial problems, you may be thinking “I don’t want to worry about money” or “I don’t want to be in debt”.
This is looking at the goal from the wrong angle. Your ultimate aim is financial freedom. Instead of wishing for what you don’t want, try to figure out what you do want. Such as “I want to be rich and abundant” or “I want $50,000 by the end of the month”.
The law of attraction helps us manifest what we focus on, whether positive or negative. Intentions framed in the negative sense focuses on the negative element and hence we end up manifesting exactly what we don’t want.
Take care to frame the intention statement in a positive tone.
2. Use present tense
We are indeed talking about the goal that you want to manifest in the future. However, frame the statements as if they have already happened.
This is a tactic used to boost your positive energy vibrations to help you reach your goal. And by using the present tense in your intentions, you are telling the Universe that you are ready to receive your goal.
Include emotive words such as like, love, adore, happy, excited, inspired, and grateful. Use words “am”, “can”, and “feel”. Avoid “will” as it refers to the future.
Make sure the intention statement conveys the idea that you have already reached your goal, enjoying it, and feeling grateful for receiving it.
3. Include an ample dose of feeling
Maintaining a positive mindset is the key to manifesting goals successfully. For this, you need as many positive feelings as you can muster up. Including words that trigger positive feelings in your mind can help you in this.
Just like framing the intention statement in the present tense can bridge the gap between now and the manifestation of the goal, including words evoking positive reactions, can bring you closer to the energy frequency of your goal.
The more words with positive feelings the better. So instead of a simple statement like “I am rich” or “I am abundant”, you can opt for “I am smart, wealthy, and prosperous” or “I am affluent, well-to-do, and flourishing”.
4. Turn around your negative thoughts
There is no point denying that we do occasionally have negative thoughts. Instead of ignoring or dismissing them, turn them around and rephrase them into positive statements. Experience has proved that these make the most powerful intentions and work the best.
Change “I can’t do this” to “I can do this”. “I am not talented enough to do this” to “I have the talent and skill to achieve this”.
Our guide to get rid of negative thoughts spiritually.
5. Make it realistic
When you set an intention, it should appear believable to you. Or else it is bound to be a failure. If you feel your intention is far too stretched for you to believe in it wholeheartedly, change the wording of the intention statement to make it more realistic.
You want to achieve the goal alright. You have no doubts about that. But when you look at the intention, you find it too beyond your capability or potential. Even as you work on eliminating your limiting beliefs that are restricting your ability to dream, you can also reframe the intention statement slightly to make it more believable for you.
For example, if you find it hard to accept the intention as “I am wealthy”, you may rephrase it as “I am willing to be wealthy” or “My intention is to be wealthy”.
By using “My intention is to…”, “I am willing to…”, or “I am open to…”, you can make the intentions for manifestation more realistic and convincing.
6. Affirm your gratitude
The feeling of gratitude is one of the most powerful of them all. It can boost your positive energy vibrations instantly. Using words revealing your gratitude for reaching the goal is an excellent way to tap on this potential.
Begin intention statements with “I am grateful for…”, “I am thankful for…”, or “I am blessed to have…”.
For more on this topic, see our article gratitude affirmations that work instantly ,and learn how to express gratitude in writing.
Common mistakes to avoid in intention statements
The human mind is very tricky and complex. So much of our thoughts and feelings lie hidden in the depths of our subconscious mind that we are not aware of. This makes it hard for us to know what we want. And, this can result in mistakes while setting intentions.
Here are some of the basic mistakes we commit when setting intentions and framing intention statements.
Intentions and goals are not the same. Goals are the destination, while intentions are our plans to reach there. Be clear about this distinction and make sure that the intention statement concerns your plan.
Avoid framing it as a negative expression. Intentions should be about what you want to achieve and not about what you don’t want to. When the focus is on what you don’t want to get, you may end up manifesting the wrong goal.
Avoid writing it in the future tense. When you use the future tense in the intention statement, it will give you the feeling that the goal is far away. This means you are not feeling the joy of achieving it. Without experiencing this excitement and happiness, you won’t be able to raise your energy to match that of the goal and ultimately manifest it.
Avoid words like “try” and “but”. And even words like “might”, “could”, “plan to”, or “hope to”. These are words that indicate that there is a wide chasm of uncertainty between you and the goal. It shows your hesitation and points to the fact that anything can go wrong between now and goal realization.
Final word
An intention statement is the first step you take in your manifestation journey. Writing powerful intentions can kick-start your manifestation in a big way.
We hope this guide helped you learn how to write intentions for manifestation. You may also want to see our guide on powerful manifestation techniques, and learn how to write a manifestation list.