Hey Reader -

When you look at your 2026 Goals List, is it filled with next level intentions like financial success or a promotion? That's a fine start, but don't forget the F word: feelings. The way you'll feel when you reach those milestones is the real reason to pursue them.

Don't take my word for it—if you haven't heard, "bodily maps of emotions" are a thing. Researchers discovered that feelings aren't fleeting—they can settle in different parts of the body. That's why your limbs feel heavy when you're sad, or your chest seizes up when you are anxious. Those findings confirm that a Feel Wheel isn't just for kids. Emotions are real and can affect whether you stick with an intention or let it slip.

So, your power move is to use your emotions as a checkpoint—that's an idea Audrey from Organized Chaos discovered.

Make Standing on Business Your Normal

She wasn't aspiring to a HGTV perfect house. Instead, Audrey wanted her home to help her feel calm, clear, and empowered.

​For instance:​

1. Friends popping up used to give her a pit in her stomach. Now she's solved the anxiety problem by creating a short list of daily tasks, such as clearing the counters.

2. Getting organized also ended overbuying. Audrey's bank account and financial self-confidence are on the rise—no dense spreadsheets required.

3. And she retired the pressure of trying to accomplish everything in a single session. Changes like one laundry load a day have cut the overwhelm, giving her time back for fun.

Standing on business may not seem as glamorous as the "excitement" of prior years, but that's ok—leave commotion and chaos to your favorite Real Housewives.

In its place, choose goals with an endpoint where you feel secure and sure-footed. Building stability in an unsteady world is the kind of "boring" that pays off—who knew?!

AI Prompts for Intentions Recap

The old way of bossing up was to create a Goals List and start chasing. However, the trouble with wishing or willpower is that they're not much of a roadmap.

The alternative is to apply the same soft skills you use every day, such as your natural creativity, critical thinking, and driving smart partnerships. People competencies are much better tactics than forcing or pushing yourself or others.

Here's a recap of the AI prompts so you're armed with power moves to see your goals come to life:

Setting intentions sounds easy, but there's plenty that gets in the way. So, act like the creative, wise CEO of your life—a Soul Boss—and take charge of your goals.

All the best,

Michelle Mains

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