The Power of Intention

most popular method of stating an intention is to write it down. The act of writing helps to build commitment as well as sharpen focus. This is because you have to think before you write you have to be clear. But many people dont like the work involved with writing. They find it too difficult to keep a sport journal and it gets lost in a drawer somewhere along with their goals.
Part of the problem with sport journals is keeping them at home.  Writing needs to be connected to your training environment it needs that quality of immediacy. So keep your journal in your tack trunk in a place where you are sure to be reminded that it needs your attention.
An alternative to a sport journal and certainly less time consuming are notes to yourself. Use sticky notes to display cue words that apply to your intention. Post these in places where they will have the most impact. One rider I worked with had her first collection in her car. On her dashboard she had two notes. One read Clean mind which reminded her of her intention to put the days other concerns away. The second said Gravity which cued her to let her body sink into the seat and be supported. Her commute to the barn was her chance to regenerate in preparation for enjoying her ride. Inside her tack trunk she had only one Simple focus. This note reminded her to be clear and choose her intention for the days ride wisely. It has been three months and this rider hasnt changed her notes yet they still have an enormous impact on her mind. For others it is important to keep things fresh and change the notes weekly. It all depends on what feels right to you.
Seeing the Preview
Sometimes its hard to find the motivation to keep going if what youre after is unknown. Even if you do know what you want it might be unfamiliar in that its a place youve never been before. Maybe you have never won a championship but want to or you want to ride with the best but right now thats a far reach.
This is where your imagination can help you tremendously. It has the power to make the unfamiliar familiar. It can assist you in filling in the gap between where youre at now and your destination.
So what does visualizing your