Don't sweat it, it took me a while to get the hang of it too. I think Beloved is right and you clung to the intention too much. You need to intend it (visualize, afirmation, whatever floats your boat) and then let it go so the universe can do it's job. I knew you shouldn't cling to it too much, but I didn't tell you because to me, it just came 'natural'. It's difficult to hang around 'believers' for a while and then suddenly have to explain it to someone who is still new. You tend to forget steps that seem obvious to you.
Hang in there!