Everyone is trying to find the magic formula for how to change a behavior or habit. The formula for making a new dream or passion come to life. The most important thing someone can do is get clear on their intention. What is an intention? I see it as a clear focus on the outcome you are wishing to experience. In this intention you do not need to know the how, the when, the where or the who yet. All you need to do is make sure your intention is clear. What do I mean by clear? Merriam Websters Dictionary has some great synonyms to help us define a clear intention. Cloudless, no confusion. Untroubled or serene, no doubt or uncertainty, pure free of ulterior motives, guilt, comparison, fear of missing out, assumptions of other people. Transparent, I see this as being truthful to yourself as to what are you getting out of this. It is for passion and your own joy or is it for another reason or for someone else. If it is for someone else is it freely given with no expectation of reciprocation or wanting something in return. Unmistakable, free from obscurity, easily understood to yourself. Innocent, free from guilt. Bare, free from hidden motives or fears, finding clarity of why you want this. Is it you following passion and joy or is it something else. Like running, hiding or avoiding something else. Knowing our motives and becoming crystal clear as before we just jump into action is the first step in creating something new in our life. Once you are clear on your Intention then it is time to tap into your inner authority to see if now is the right time for you to start. more on this in my next post. For now start to look at your current commitments that seem to drain you. Did you start from a clear intention or did you just jump in not having a clear understanding of what you were committing to.