The One Sentence You Need Each Day to Set Your Intention

To choose a life that is not wasted, but to center our energies on pursuits of lasting value is one of the best decisions we can make.
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  • @heymaisarah
    @heymaisarah Жыл бұрын

    TODAY I COMMIT MYSELF TO……. 1. The intention should be singular and consequential 2. Set your intention as early in the morning as possible 3. Can be completed in a few seconds or can be meditated for hours 4. Setting the intention in the morning doesn’t eliminate distractions 5. It is not the only thing you do that day 6. The intention may change everyday or it might stay the same 7. Setting your intention is easier over time

  • @mohsinsheikh1961

    @mohsinsheikh1961

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice work!

  • @TrainerLiz1

    @TrainerLiz1

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for writing this up

  • @plantsbythemoon9049

    @plantsbythemoon9049

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sarah

  • @maryjanewfarley910

    @maryjanewfarley910

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sarah.

  • @janie8713

    @janie8713

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, thank you.

  • @elizabethdavis3417
    @elizabethdavis3417 Жыл бұрын

    I commit myself to puting prayer and people above my to do list

  • @genevievepeters1502
    @genevievepeters1502 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to work on my taxes Today I commit myself to exercise/walk for 20 minutes Today I commit myself to being grateful for the blessings in my life

  • @lizpetruzzi7700
    @lizpetruzzi7700 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to living simply and loving abundantly….God and others❤️

  • @heatherdenboer2491

    @heatherdenboer2491

    Жыл бұрын

    I like that! I might just adopt that too ❤

  • @kimhuitt5341
    @kimhuitt5341 Жыл бұрын

    Daily intention: God help me to love you by obeying you and loving others.

  • @micheleaubourg5963
    @micheleaubourg5963 Жыл бұрын

    This somehow brought tears to my eyes. Your sincerity, kindness, and generosity of spirit... Thank you for what you do 💕

  • @markhanson6563
    @markhanson6563 Жыл бұрын

    So great. Focus. Planning. Motivation. Today I commit myself to getting stuff done. Today I commit myself to living in the moment. Today I commit myself to music.

  • @jyes23.

    @jyes23.

    Жыл бұрын

    I like

  • @carnivorecaveman
    @carnivorecaveman Жыл бұрын

    Today I learn what others don't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't. You'll never live this day again, so make it count!

  • @goodenoughgirl8102
    @goodenoughgirl8102 Жыл бұрын

    I think one I could do every single day is, today I commit to not letting myself become discouraged or the lack of joy about the monotony of the daily grind. (Well you know. It’s just the whole thing like you clean it, they mess it up etc. Rinse. Repeat forever and a day. So I want to stop looking at it that way. Or something like time to make the donuts...again...and how he says it in the commercial is how I feel. Almost zombie like). I have to remember that there is rhyme and reason to it and that there are rewards for it. I try to get past the whole Ecclesiastes vibe. Such as “everything under the sun is vanity (empty).” Sometimes it really does get to feeling like a forever hamster wheel tho. And Bcuz hamster wheels never go anywhere. Just round and round it goes over and over. You start where you ended. And you end where you started. And some days you really do wonder why or why bother. So maybe my intention should rather be today I will find something to break the monotony. Today I will shake at least one thing up and make some fun for myself. Today I will not let myself get bogged down or burnt out or lost in what all “needs to get done.”

  • @susangrande8142

    @susangrande8142

    Жыл бұрын

    May I suggest that you put your intention into positive ideas, which means not using the word “not” in them? It will be easier for you to focus on the positive intent. You could also say something like, “Today I avoid getting stuck…” or whatever works better for you. Your mind focuses on the words you use. Like, what would be the opposite of getting bogged down? What would be better? Would it be going with the flow? Looking for at least one little positive thing in a situation? Having a healthy perspective? I hope this helps you somehow. 🙏

  • @AmmaraSHAH773377

    @AmmaraSHAH773377

    Жыл бұрын

    Yh i also liked that you changed it from a 'not feeling something' to 'doing something different' I get thsi feeling as a mum. But honestly this is her childhood and the days she has with me before the baby is is here. The most important thing in my life is what i will have given her and the baby in my presence, how it effects their lives with traumas or connection and acceptance and peace in our relationship and therefore themselves. They deserve better and so do I. Nothing is that important even though it seems so important but there will always be laundry and dishes and mess and clutter but that day with her and then the baby will never return and how i am present with her how i act and show my emotions how to deal with myself and her whilst overwhelmed and how i smile when i look at her if i just take a secomd to look at her tiny face as it changes.... thats what i need to focus on more than whatever else is happening around us.

  • @AmmaraSHAH773377

    @AmmaraSHAH773377

    Жыл бұрын

    You gave me 2 good ideas to for the intention. In Islam its called the Niyah. With every action we can make it an act of worship to God to be fulfilling our responsibilities over the blessings he has given us and overall every action as a parent is then act of worship. But you reminded me to just take a few seconds throughout the day to intentionally smile and show love to my child whilst looking at them. In those difficult moments of co-regulation and empathising through a tantrum it helps so much to just look at how tiny she is and realise she hasn't got the prefrontal cortex ability because she is so small still and to look at her eyes and the crease by her mouth and the little baby hairs on her face and how soft her skin is. Im so emotional right now but this helps sooooo much.

  • @goodenoughgirl8102

    @goodenoughgirl8102

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jbu6429 😅😅 Thanks!

  • @mooshway2000

    @mooshway2000

    Жыл бұрын

    I hear you! ❤

  • @shaistakhan6389
    @shaistakhan6389 Жыл бұрын

    I commit myself to be happy n satisfied whole day

  • @cassandrahardaway7069
    @cassandrahardaway706911 ай бұрын

    I seek to live the most fulfilling and abundant life that I can!

  • @Hopeonfyre
    @Hopeonfyre Жыл бұрын

    I have been watching you guys for such a long time and going through life stages qith! Kids growing up, etc. honestly, the first time you started talking I thought man this guy has a preacher calling on his life lol I just wanted to let you know you’re still going strong and I still love watching you and your wife so much! We’re from the Chicago area and please never stop! To the first minimalist!

  • @vegan.enlightenment
    @vegan.enlightenment Жыл бұрын

    I actually started doing this daily for the past week and yes, I see the results for sure :) Thanks for sharing this!

  • @zaraallysha

    @zaraallysha

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you share here examples of results

  • @vegan.enlightenment

    @vegan.enlightenment

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zaraallysha examples are basically what I intend for the day to be like, it will be that. Whatever I plan to do, everything is being done. I just have to set the right intention and say TODAY----- fill the blank with your intention for that day. Hope that helps.

  • @beckyrosenowgartman3445
    @beckyrosenowgartman3445 Жыл бұрын

    My intention for today is to text all my grandkids ( who have phones) and tell them that I love them. :)

  • @fionajane2665
    @fionajane2665 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to taking things easy and having fun 😊

  • @chowwong09
    @chowwong09 Жыл бұрын

    After the Bible; can’t think of anything that influenced my life positively more than this!!!🙏🏼👏🏼👋🏽✋

  • @katemcg1987
    @katemcg1987 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to grace.

  • @kathyward9879
    @kathyward9879 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video! ❤

  • @Conval-wi5eh
    @Conval-wi5eh Жыл бұрын

    Whoever needs to hear this: Today I commit myself to rest.

  • @JLR4244
    @JLR4244 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! What a powerful plan to help us get through life. This helps to center us and to help us focus on what is most important rather than the whole big, scary picture that can be overwhelming. Your videos are the best, so calming and sincere. I, for one, really appreciate the fact that you speak clearly and with the intention of helping people to live better. You are a blessing! 😊

  • @elizabethgaldamez1729
    @elizabethgaldamez1729 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, very helpful Thank you

  • @irminsulwotan6413
    @irminsulwotan6413 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This is really good!

  • @stevechapman6429
    @stevechapman6429 Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thank you. I wrote my intention and it is on my work monitor.

  • @kimking3466
    @kimking3466 Жыл бұрын

    Love this idea, and I am starting this today. It is so easy to lose focus through my busy day, and I believe this will help. Thank you, again, for sharing your valuable ideas.

  • @kateyk4340
    @kateyk4340 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and truthful video

  • @cg50621Q
    @cg50621Q Жыл бұрын

    Easy and powerful. Thank you so much.

  • @kaceykelly7222
    @kaceykelly7222 Жыл бұрын

    I choose to take steps to reduce possessions to the bare minimum necessary!

  • @carolcollins3108
    @carolcollins3108 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great practice , I'll certainly adopt. Thank you.

  • @geneg3776
    @geneg3776 Жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic. Prior to watching this video, I had trouble trying to understand this concept and how to do it. Thankyou!! I finally now understand.

  • @nancyxavier1588
    @nancyxavier1588 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much sir. You are so motivating and inspiring. Love from India

  • @christophertaylor5049
    @christophertaylor5049 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute gold

  • @janetbassindale6292
    @janetbassindale6292Ай бұрын

    Very very helpful thanks

  • @debdannish7722
    @debdannish7722 Жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome idea

  • @kristindowner9897
    @kristindowner9897 Жыл бұрын

    THANKYOU! Today I commit myself to timeliness.

  • @jacquelinebeason1360
    @jacquelinebeason1360 Жыл бұрын

    😂Thank you for sharing this video. And I am a new subscriber, from the UK 🇬🇧👍🏽😀!

  • @aeptacon
    @aeptacon11 ай бұрын

    very encouraging

  • @swatibhatt3455
    @swatibhatt345511 ай бұрын

    Some helpful questions that might help to set an intention for the day - 1)what are the 2-3 most important things that you want to accomplish in your life? Does one stand out above the others? 2) Is there a role in ur life that you feel compelled to succeed at? 3) Is there an overarching spiritual belief or worldwide view that helps you make sense of the world or motivates you? Does that motivate you to live a full life? 4) What current healthy life change are u pursuing? 5) When you close ur eyes at night what daily accomplishments leaves you feeling the most fulfilled? Intentional living is one of the best gifts we can ever give ourselves . It's also one of the most significant gifts we can give to the people we love and the world around us Today I choose to live an intentional life.

  • @deej5884
    @deej588411 ай бұрын

    Mr. Becker ~ Can you please share what your spiritual mentor had that statement filled in with when he gave it to you?? Thank you for all that you share and all that you do to help your audience learn and grow. 🙏😊💜

  • @rosemarydaughter
    @rosemarydaughter Жыл бұрын

    Good Morning*...Thank You...I just sent this Video in a Private message. Peace..be with You and Yours*

  • @konithachhan1168
    @konithachhan116824 күн бұрын

    Today i have decide to commit myself to be the best student i could possibly be.

  • @rebeccawhite9379
    @rebeccawhite9379 Жыл бұрын

    Set your phone with that intention as an alert at the time you wake up

  • @plantsbythemoon9049

    @plantsbythemoon9049

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent idea!

  • @plantsbythemoon9049

    @plantsbythemoon9049

    Жыл бұрын

    I did just that 😀

  • @hugonardini790
    @hugonardini790 Жыл бұрын

    Today I committed may self to listen Joshua Becker

  • @KeepHealthy
    @KeepHealthy Жыл бұрын

    extra ordinary.

  • @KabobHope
    @KabobHope Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to doing good.

  • @carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679
    @carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679 Жыл бұрын

    Joshua got me set up with keeping my to do list (i'm a list maker) to 3 items....When they are done, i can always add 3 more if i need to. I also say a similar sentence with "Today I will....." and that is a promise to the most important person in my whole life. ME Because if I do not take care of myself, no one will. When i care for me, I am now free to give, without attachment, to others....WITHIN REASON. I have BOUNDARIES that cannot be crossed, that is not allowed.

  • @courtneyhaselberger2382
    @courtneyhaselberger2382 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to loving Jesus.

  • @kathyward9879

    @kathyward9879

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a great commitment for every day!

  • @minimalist5555life

    @minimalist5555life

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @mariamariscal5616

    @mariamariscal5616

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @deborahpellerito6117

    @deborahpellerito6117

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @emmawilkinson3465

    @emmawilkinson3465

    Жыл бұрын

  • @elizabethszwed7851
    @elizabethszwed7851 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to being a better listener.

  • @prawncrisp5951

    @prawncrisp5951

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, this. It’s so easy to forget to listen with care or drift away part-way through… And it can be hard! But rewarding also. Appreciate the reminder, thanks!🙏

  • @seekingjoynow1722
    @seekingjoynow1722 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to accomplishing all important tasks.

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 Жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @evabeharkova9926
    @evabeharkova9926 Жыл бұрын

    🙂

  • @theawesomestlovenlife14
    @theawesomestlovenlife14 Жыл бұрын

    👏🙏 Setting intentions is super powerful. This practice gives direction to each day and sets us up for $ucce$$ +🍀🏆💴 *+*

  • @luzchristianmusic158
    @luzchristianmusic158 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit myself to read the bible.❤🙏❤

  • @jillbruce3624
    @jillbruce3624 Жыл бұрын

    ❣❣❣❣

  • @Leann222
    @Leann222Ай бұрын

    The most helpful insights I’ve received on the beauty of designing your life. Not just creating a task list.

  • @TheAGODAMI

    @TheAGODAMI

    Ай бұрын

    ⚠️ 🚨 *InTenTioN = KnoWinG whaT you wanT and desire to accompLish and/or experience in your ReaLiTy at any given moment. Knowing what YOU want is so important to rapidLy get things working/moving/ shifting/shaking in your divine faVouR.!!* ☺️ 🙏

  • @BL-rb7jm
    @BL-rb7jm Жыл бұрын

    You take ownership when you say this motivating motivating sentence. You become responsible. But never expect perfection from yourself, God does not expect it .

  • @perfect8615
    @perfect861510 ай бұрын

    today i sleep well😢

  • @sharonfreed2934
    @sharonfreed2934 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit to becoming like Jesus.

  • @karinamelgar5038
    @karinamelgar5038 Жыл бұрын

    Today I commit my self to give The Lord and other the BEST of me…