Breaking up your day into segments is a good way to establish your intention. It's also a good way to stay fully present in the now.
I think you've found out that you need to take some additional time to clearly define what your ideal mate looks, feels and acts like. Saying"ideal" leaves a lot of the details outside of your conscious awareness, so coming up with at least five "markers that describe your ideal mate is a good place to start. More rich, vivid details make the feelings stronger within you and puts the energy into a clearer focus for manifestation.
I think the more you experience the results in your life, you'll learn how to adjust your intentions and affirmations to yield the results you're looking for. Awareness, from meditation, leads to greater clarity and more precise results. You'll be able to see this the more tou work with these exercises as daily habits.
