Setting intentions (not just goals): A perspective from practice

Setting intentions (not just goals): A perspective from practice

By Kimine Mayuzumi A client once asked me: “Is there a particular format you use to help people set an intention? I’ve been experimenting with different ones to use with students, but I haven’t found an explanation I love yet — especially one that helps them understand the difference between an intention and a goal.” This is a wonderful question. And I actually hear two questions within it: How do I differentiate an intention from…

Transform overwhelm with Weekly Reflection & Planning (WRP)

Transform overwhelm with Weekly Reflection & Planning (WRP)

By Kimine Mayuzumi For a long time, I’ve been thinking, writing, and offering services on planning. Recently, I led a workshop for higher-ed administrators on transforming overwhelm into serenity. Since then, I’ve been reflecting on one tool that has consistently made a difference for me – Weekly Reflection & Planning (WRP). In my blog post, The power of planning: Embrace mindfulness and prioritize with ease, I discussed five key reasons why planning is crucial for…