Setting Intentions
Naming What Matters
Take a moment to name what matters to you right now. This can become your intention.
Choose a self-kindness intention that gently resonates with you. Whichever one you're drawn to may be a natural place to begin. These intentions reflect personal values, which can serve as conversational starting points in your self-kindness practice. For example, if your intention is simply to practice being calm, this may reflect a focus on self-care, and that’s a meaningful place to start. Your intention can be anything that feels supportive or relevant to you right now. Once you’ve explored which intentions feel most relevant to you, you may wish to explore the 3 Day Trial
These reflections are offered for personal insight and wellbeing support. They are not a substitute for medical or therapeutic advice.
Self-care
Self-care is a self-kindness intention involving conscious, personal engagement in activities that support wellbeing and enhance quality of life.
Self-love
Self-love is a self-kindness intention that involves being kind and respectful toward yourself, while nurturing your growth and wellbeing over time.
Self-awareness
Self-awareness is a self-kindness intention that involves the process of tuning into your inner experiences and observing how you respond to situations and interact with the world.
Self-reflection
Self-reflection is a self-kindness intention that involves exploring your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and experiences in ways that may support insight and personal growth.
Self-discovery
Self-discovery is a self-kindness intention that involves a process of gaining knowledge or understanding about yourself and others.
Self-empowerment
Self-empowerment is a self-kindness intention that involves making intentional choices aligned with your values and needs.
“Live Powerfully”
Living powerfully is about connecting with your true self and taking intentional steps that support your wellbeing and reflect what matters most to you. Understanding your purpose can offer insight into your values and help guide you in setting meaningful self-kindness intentions. We invite you to set a self-kindness intention as a simple way to honour your wellbeing. It’s not about doing more, it’s about gently aligning with what you need right now.
Why We Set Intentions
1. It brings clarity and focus.
Setting an intention helps you gently name what matters to you right now. It gives your actions direction without pressure or perfection.
2. It grounds you in values, not outcomes.
Unlike a goal (which aims for achievement), an intention reflects how you want to show up in the moment, with self-kindness, presence, or openness, for example.
3. It supports mindful action.
An intention can act like a compass, reminding you to pause, check in with yourself, and make choices that align with your wellbeing.
4. It helps build consistency in self-care.
Without being rigid or demanding, an intention keeps you connected to practices that nourish and support you over time.
5. It encourages self-kindness.
When you set an intention, you’re gently affirming that you matter, that your inner life deserves attention, care, and space.