Last weekend, I attended a special yoga workshop focused on the seasonal transition between winter and spring.  We reflected on the past couple of months while simultaneously preparing for spring. Interestingly enough, the special focus was on cleansing and activating kidney energy, the body part associated with winter. We set intentions for what we hope to accomplish this spring, planting the metaphorical seeds in our practice.

I often derive career inspiration from yoga in addition to much-needed relaxation and alignment necessary for a work-life balance (see “Career Lessons Learned in Yoga Class: The Concept of ‘No Ambition'”). In setting my intention for spring, I focused on my communication and listening skills. My goals are to listen even more actively, to cut the additional “clutter” that comes with multi-tasking during conversations, and to have more focused and efficient conversations.

What is one intention you might set for spring? How can you start putting it into practice right away?