Forward Intention Meetings 2021

Hello, this post serves as a reference for the Motivational Goal Meetings for 2021. This year some friends and I have decided to set aside at least 2-4 nights a month (usually Wednesday) to dedicate towards our personal goals and educating ourselves on interesting and inspiring topics! :) Enjoy!

Meeting 4: February 4th - Goal Setting and Reflection/Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Stress

This week its time to reflect on your January goals and set your goals for February :) remember that these are supposed to align with your goals for 2021! If you didn’t meet some of them that is okay, just ask yourself how can you do better this month. Second exercise is overcoming negative/intrusive thoughts. Here are some videos, books, and other resources.

Videos:

• How to get unstuck in the negative

• Changing Negative thoughts to Positive

• How to deal with stress and anxiety

Podcast:

• The Anxiety Guy

Books:

• Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts

• Mind Over Mood : a self help work book to change the way you think

• Feeling Good: proven techniques that help lift your move and develop a positive outlook on life.

Exercises:

• Every morning journal and set your intensions and/or write down what you are grateful for

• Make your bed!! it only takes 1-2 minutes and it makes your feel accomplished and when you get home from work you will walk into a success.

• If you are feeling anxious/upset change your environment, run your hands under warm water while doing the 4-7-8 breathing exercise.

• try the 5,4,3,2,1 method when feeling overwhelmed, worried or stressed: focus on
  5- things you see, 4-things you feel (physically), 3-things you can hear, 2-things you can smell, 1-thing you can taste. Repeat and use as a daily tool.

Supplements:

• Calm Magnesium

• Ashwagandha

Meeting 3: January 27th - Stoicism 

This week we are learning about the Stoics and how this can benefit your perspective on life. Focus on what you can control and not what you can’t and this will help you live a more positive and happy state of being.

• Videos 

  • What is Stoicism  

  • 7 Stoic lessons that will change your life  

  • Changing your life with Stoic Philosophy 

• Books

  • Beginners Guide to Stoicism 

  • Daily Stoic Journal 

• Podcasts: 

  • The daily stoic 

• Exercises 

  • 9 exercises 

Meeting 2: January 20th - Minimalism and Decluttering 

This week is about learning that more doesn't always mean better! 

• Short videos: The art of Letting Go & A rich life with less stuff 

• Lots of resources (podcasts, films, book): https://www.theminimalists.com

• Films: https://www.netflix.com/title/81074662 

• Minimalist Challenges: Before committing to the next purchase, ask yourself five questions:

  • Can I afford to part with this money? If you have to charge it to a credit card, you can’t afford it.

  • Can I pay the actual cost? Remember, the true cost of a thing stretches far beyond the price on the price tag.

  • Will it add value to my life? It must serve a purpose or bring joy; otherwise, it does not add value.

  • What are the alternatives? In other words, is this the best use of this money? If not, then use the money elsewhere.

  • Can I get by without it for a while? If so, wait. Who knows—maybe a day of contemplation will help you realize you no longer want the thing you wanted. (We call this the 30/30 Rule.

Meeting 1: January 6th - Manifesting and Goal Setting 

• Spend some time reflecting on your last year and setting intentions for the New Year. 

  • Exercise: Design your Dream 

• Goal Setting Video - click here start at 13:00 minutes if you are in a time crunch :) 

  • Exercise: Achieving Peak Performance 

• Challenge: write our 5 Smart goals for the year and break those down into monthly, weekly, and daily goals. Make sure to keep these goals visible throughout all of your days!! Write them down!