If you've grown weary of traditional resolutions, but you still carry a glimmer of hope that positive change is possible for us imperfect humans—then you'll love mindful intention-setting.

In this practice from his mini-course, mindful leadership trainer Rich Fernandez shows us how to vividly envision the "imagine if" possibilities. When we tap into meaning, passion, and a felt sense of welcoming what we long for, it's easier to get clear on the purpose behind our pursuits.

Rich Fernandez is the former CEO of Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI). He was previously the director of executive education and people development at Google, where he was also one of the first SIY teachers. Rich previously co-founded Wisdom Labs and has also served in senior roles at eBay, J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank of America.

The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week.

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Show Notes

Find more from Rich Fernandez here.

Go Deeper

There are subtle but crucial differences between making traditional New Year's resolutions and setting intentions for the future—because in mindfulness, everything is anchored in self-acceptance and self-love, rather than a quest for endless self-improvement. To learn more and start practicing a gentler, more sustainable way to change and growth, check out these articles on Mindful.org:

• Why Do Resolutions Fail? 5 Ways to Invite Positive and Lasting Change

• Three Ways to Refresh and Renew—No Resolutions Needed

• 3 Science-Backed Strategies to Build Healthy Habits in the New Year

• The Power of Sustainable Self-Care

• The Power and Pleasure of Intention: How to Turn Your Dreams into Daily Reality

You can access all modules of Rich's mini-course on Mindful.org here.

And to experience another approach to intention-setting, try A Guided Meditation to Set Your Intentions for the New Year

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