If you’re unsure of how to do this best, a good start is simply using pen and paper. Write down anything that comes to mind. Give yourself about 15 minutes. If you can’t think of anything, to begin with, write down the fact that you don’t know as doing this can help you move past the initial block.
As you’re writing to find your intention, keep it positive. For example, instead of writing ‘why am I so stressed?’ write ‘what mindfulness techniques would work for me?’ As you whittle down your intent, you want it to become a question or statement. It should also be one simple sentence, that uses the fewest number of words. If you’re asking a question, be sure you want to know the answer too. If you fear an answer, your subconscious will block the incubation.