The Power (and Art) of Acting with Intention

Apr 7, 2025 | Balance, Business, Growth, Intention, Mompreneur, Power

If you know anything as a mompreneur, it’s the true power (and art) of acting with intention.

You know, I always want to title this “The Art of Acting with Intention,” but truly, it’s also the power of it. Because intention? That’s where the magic lives.

And when you’re a parent—especially a mom entrepreneur—intention can shape your entire day. Heck, it can reshape your entire mood if you let it.

One morning, we had a rough start. Like, cartoon steam-coming-out-of-your-ears kind of rough. Everyone was grumpy, everything was going wrong, and I could feel that snowball effect starting to take over. But I wasn’t about to let that set the tone for the rest of our day.

So what did I do? I called a huddle. Hands in. “Team Halvorsen, we’re hitting reset. We’re not letting this morning win.” 

And you know what? 

• We laughed.
• We regrouped.
• We restarted.

Because that’s what intention can do—it gives you back your power.

It lets you say, “Nope, we’re not doing this anymore,” and instead, guides you toward a lighter, more grounded place.

Whether it’s a family huddle, a goofy dance break, or just taking a moment to breathe and hug it out, those little intentional shifts matter. They’re not just mood changers—they’re day changers.

And it doesn’t matter when you do it. Morning? Evening? Mid-meltdown on a Saturday? Doesn’t matter. I’ll hit that reset button as many times as I need to during the day. Because the snowball effect doesn’t get to be in charge. I do.

I’m not naturally outgoing.

I’m what they call an extroverted introvert—I genuinely love people, but they drain me. I give a lot of energy to each conversation and each interaction, so I also need that quiet time to refill my cup. My husband, bless him, is more outgoing, and my kids definitely pull me out of my bubble in the best possible way.

But again, knowing this about myself helps me be intentional with my time and energy. Whether I’m being social or taking a step back, I honor what I need so that I can keep showing up in the ways that matter most.

Because being intentional means knowing when to pull back and when to lean in. When to push through and when to pause. And that awareness helps me support my goals—whether they’re personal, family-related, or business-focused—without burning out or losing myself in the process.

• We call it “finding your center” in our house.
• Others might call it balance.
• Some might call it survival. 

Whatever the name, it comes down to choosing your response. Choosing how you want to show up. Choosing what you’re going to breathe life into today.

One of my favorite quotes ever is from Bryant McGill:

“Every journey begins with the first step of articulating the intention and then becoming the intention.”

How beautiful and powerful is that? 

First, you say it. Out loud. You write it. You share it. You declare it. That first step gives your intention life, energy, motion. And then? Then you become it. You step into those shoes—whether they fit perfectly yet or not—and you walk forward in that intention.

Is it scary? Yes. Vulnerable? Absolutely. Because once you say it, people might check in. They might ask how it’s going. And if you’re not moving toward that intention, that accountability can feel a little… uncomfy.

But that’s the magic, too. That’s the growth.

So say it. Say what you want. Say how you want your day to feel. How you want your business to flow. How you want your relationships to look. Speak it out into the world—and then take the steps to live into that.

And if it gets messy (because it will), regroup. Huddle up. Laugh. Try again. That’s the real power of intention—it’s not perfection, it’s presence. It’s trying again. It’s choosing to shift, even in the middle of the mess.

If this resonates with you, tell me below. Or message me—we can absolutely talk more about it. I don’t expect everyone to see things exactly the way I do, and that’s what makes these conversations so powerful. Your perspective might shine light on something I haven’t thought about yet.

✨ We had Allison as a guest expert in the Society talking about simplifying business with intention—so, so good. And Janine talked about assertive communication and setting boundaries, which also ties perfectly into intentional living. It’s all coming together.

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Go act with intention—and see how much power you already have.

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