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===Intention vs Goal===
===Intention vs Goal===
The main difference between intention and goal is that intentions are vague and broad, while goals are comparatively more specific.<br>
The main difference between intention and goal is that intentions are vague and broad, while goals are more specific.<br>
Goals involve the expectations, actions, and results of what we want to achieve.<br>
Goals involve the expectations, actions, and results of what we want to achieve.<br>


Both intentions and goals <u>describe</u> what we want to achieve:
Both intentions and goals <u>describe</u> what we want to achieve:
* An intention is an idea we plan to carry out.
* An intention is an idea we plan to carry out.
* A goal is an aim or objective that we work toward with effort and determination
* A goal is an aim or objective we work toward with effort and determination.
* We usually create goals based on our intentions.
* We usually create goals based on our intentions.


Both intentions and goals have a <u>time dimension</u>:
Both intentions and goals have a <u>time dimension</u>:
* Goals are a destination or specific achievement.
* Goals are a destination or specific achievement.
* Intentions are lived each day, independent of achieving the goal or destination.
* Intentions are lived daily, independent of achieving the goal or destination.


Intentions and goals differ on whether they are <u>external or relational</u>
Intentions and goals differ on whether they are <u>objective or relational</u>
* Goals are external achievements.
* Goals are external achievements.
* Intentions are about our relationship with ourself and others.
* Intentions are about our relationship with ourselves and others.


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