InnerSelf Daily Inspiration - October 15, 2026

InnerSelf Daily Inspiration October 15, 2026 How to Set Intentions to Achieve Your Goals By Brian Smith Think of intentions as the seeds you plant in the present moment; nurture them with care, patience, and action, and watch them grow over time into the goal you desire. — Brian Smith Several barriers can easily hijack attainment of a goal, including failing to set intentions around the goal. One study found that setting intentions in advance and implementing them as steps toward achieving your goals can greatly enhance the ability to attain them. This requires that goal setting follows the S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely) process. Additionally, the study suggests contemplating the “where, when, and how” in advance of implementing goals. An important note is the difference between a goal and an intention. Goals feel abstract, while intentions are linked with daily action. Goals seem abstract because they’re rooted in the future, while intentions are focused on the present. Daily intentions must be set to realize goal achievement in a timely manner. By setting daily intentions and following through, you ensure that you have clear, purposeful objectives directly linked to your goal, helping you become more motivated to stay on track. Without the process of planning your intentions for the day, your goal can easily become lost amid life’s chaos and clutter. Read the Full Article RELATED BOOK: Individual Influence Individual Influence: Find the "I" in Team by Brian Smith PhD and Mary Griffin In Individual Influence, authors Brian Smith and Mary Griffin make a persuasive case that even a company or team of individual players is still an "Individual" at its core ? expressing the collective influence of all those who play a role in it. Thus, there is not just one "I" in team, but many.In the first installment of this I in Team series, readers will be led on a far-from-typical journey of self-discovery punctuated by often humorous stories and tangible steps to put the wisdom into practice. For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as an Audiobook and as a Kindle edition.

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Recap

This week’s issue focuses on navigating uncertainty through awareness, emotional insight, and conscious decision-making. With the addition of expanded astrology tools, readers gain both practical and reflective guidance for personal growth and life transitions.

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