Intentionality - One Key to Success in 2021

Now that you are a month into 2021, you have probably established some goals and began working toward achieving them. I have one word that can help you exponentially improve your chance of success – “Intentionality.”

Recently, researchers conducted an experiment in England.  The team placed a large group of people seeking to meet exercise goals into three control groups.

• Group 1 received no guidance

• Group 2 was challenged to repeat positive affirmations daily

• Group 3 was tasked to schedule a specific time daily to perform their exercises

At the end of three months, less than 1/3 of the first group met its goals. The results were not substantially different for group 2. However, over 80% of the group 3 participants met their exercise goals. That one habit of establishing a regular exercise routine made all the difference.

Remember to practice intentionality when working to achieve your goals. 

I leave you today with one final thought. Seek to make 2021 a year in which you have more compassion for others. However, do not forget that your work is incomplete if you fail to have compassion for yourself. We are often our own worst critics.

Work is going great, but I always have time to hear from others. Let me know how your year is starting.