Are your intentions aligned with your goal?

Do you ever set a goal for yourself, and then wonder why you don't follow through?

Think about this for a moment: What is the intention of having your goal?

For example, if your goal is to lose 20 pounds, and your hidden intention that drives it is based on wanting acceptance from others, then chances are you won't lose the weight.

Why? Because if your friends call you out for dinner, you will not likely resist since rejecting the invitation may give you feelings of non-acceptance from them. And since you want to be accepted by others, you will likely go out to eat with them and thereby gain weight.

The same is true in business. Ever wonder why you procrastinate? Perhaps it's due to a desire to feel safe/secure. So if your goal is to earn $5,000 a month and your intention that drives your goal is to feel a sense of security, has it ever occurred to you that procrastination is the result of wanting to feel safe?

If taking action is scary then, you'll probably procrastinate!

So you must align your goal with your intention. One practical way to do that is to identify your hidden intention to see if it's working for you. Ask yourself, "What do I ultimately want by having my goal?" If your answer is driven by a sense of lack or limitation then you most likely won't have your goal.

If your motive for having your goal is based on approval seeking, then whenever you are faced with a choice between seeking approval and doing something that is 'good for you', you will likely seek approval and compromise your progress/joy. This is why so many people are stuck. It is also why so many people are lazy. They prefer the laziness/comfort because it gives them a feeling of safety.