Daily Intentions
Set clear daily priorities before the noise begins
Xenith's Daily Intentions feature gives you a simple space to write down what today is for. Intentions are dated, can be tagged to a life dimension, and can repeat on a schedule.
Key Benefits
Dated and specific
Each intention belongs to a day, so the list answers one question: what is today for? Xenith does not cap how many you add. Many people find a short list, a few things they can really finish, easier to follow than a long one.
Life dimension tagging
Tag each intention to one of Xenith's eight life dimensions: Health, Mind, Relationships, Work, Finances, Learning, Rest, or Purpose. This makes it easier to notice which areas your intentions tend to land in, and which they rarely do.
Recurring intentions
Set an intention to repeat on a schedule instead of typing it in again every day.
Check off as you go
Mark each intention complete as you finish it. Insights shows how many of today's intentions are done, a neutral number to help you calibrate realistic daily loads.
How to Use Daily Intentions
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Open Daily Intentions
Navigate to /app/intentions from the sidebar. Xenith shows today's intentions and which ones are complete.
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Choose a dimension
Tag each intention to one of the eight life dimensions so you can see where your attention goes.
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Write your intentions
Add today's intentions. A specific, completable action works better than a vague goal, and a short list is easier to finish than a long one.
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Check them off
Mark each intention complete as you finish it. Intentions from earlier days that are still open appear in a 'Still open' list, where you can keep one for today, mark it done or let it go. Nothing moves unless you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many intentions should I set per day?+
Xenith does not set a limit, so it is up to you. Many people do well with a small number, such as one must-do and a couple of smaller items, because a short list is easier to finish. If your list is often longer than your day, try writing fewer.
How is Daily Intentions different from a to-do list?+
A to-do list is an open-ended backlog. Intentions in Xenith are dated and can be tagged to a life dimension and repeated on a schedule, so the list stays focused on today.
Can I see how my intentions are going?+
Yes. The Insights section shows how many of today's intentions are complete, next to your focus time for the week and your dimension ratings.
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Try Daily Intentions free
Daily Intentions is part of Xenith, which is free to start. No credit card required.