Segment intending

Before you get into a meeting, you plan. Before you start work, prepare. Before you eat, you prepare the ingredients for the cooking. Same with any part of your life. Learn to set an intention for the year, for the week, for the day and for each task. Segment intending is the act of setting an intention before each task or segment. It is the act of preparing to be fit for purpose in each interaction, situation or role. It is a tool that can help you to plant a seed for your next encounter. Segment intending is self-care. An acknowledgement of dichotomy of control and taking responsibility for your life and what is in your control. When you segment intend, you foremost practice acceptance of the uncertainty of life, understanding that you will encounter different perspective out there in the world. You also believe in yourself and your ability to manage and regulate yourself in any situation. This is possible when you are anchored in who you are. Or you are learning to anchor yourself in the essence of who you are. First though, your morning routine starts with gratitude, meditation, deep breathing, affirmations, self-hugs, carthartic shake and setting an intention.

Setting an intention include statements such as : " I am going to have a good day!"

"Today is going to be a great day!

"I will feel awesome today!"

Before each situation, imagine what you would say or do for a child you love? What reassurance or solutions might they need?

Before your next task or segment, you set an intention. Then change your attitude to match the outcomes you are looking forward to.

Segment intending is a mindfulness practice. To move into each situation or task consciously. Before work

" I am going to enjoy my journey to work. There will be ease of traffic!" Put hand on heart. Breathe in and out a few times. Before the next task or segment, " Work is going be fun and smooth. We are all going to work well together!" Gratitude. Affirmations. Cathartic shake. Self-hugs. Before the next segment, " Lunch is my favourite topic. Food is going to be tasty. I will enjoy my meal!" Cathartic shake. Before the next segment, "The journey home will be smooth. I will drive safely!" Before the next segment, " I am going to relax and have a good evening with the family! All is well! Add a carthartic shake. Practice gratitude for your family. Take some deep breaths. Before next segment, "I will sleep calmly tonight." Deep breaths. Count backwards from 100-0. Meditation. This does not mean that things will go your way at all times. Yet, with your newfound attitude, you can use tools to parent yourself when something goes wrong. SIFTSEM, self-hugs, cathartic shake, gratitude, affirmations and deep breathing are some of those tools. Get into the habit of planning your next segment, the same way you plan your next meeting or journey. This way, when you face uncertainty you also might have back up plans. You might have an idea of how to parent yourself as you would a child whose plans did not work out. A child who has been disappointed. Be there for yourself and then also, seek support in your immediate circle.

SIFTSEM TOOL- Sensations, Images, Feelings, Thoughts, Soothing, Endorphin Release, and Meeting Unmet Needs.: A solution focused emotional-regulation and cognitive restructuring tool for triggers. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08TQCYC7G/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_N8QAG1XNPZRSMSPECS9X