5 Simple Ways to Live More Intentionally

This is your beginner’s guide for how to live more intentionally to avoid just going through the motions in life.

When you live intentionally, you are awake and present in your life.

You consciously make decisions based on your core values instead of running on auto-pilot.

Like how that sounds?

Keep reading because this post covers what intentional living is and provides five tips to live a more purposeful life.

What is Intentional Living?

Intentional living is a lifestyle based on an individual or group’s conscious attempts to live according to their value and beliefs.

It’s full awareness when making decisions and navigating through life.

When you live intentionally, you live in a higher state of consciousness where every decision is made with purpose.

You are aware of what fuels or drains your energy, allowing you to create healthy boundaries that protect your energy and time.

So, how can you start to live more intentionally?

How to Live More Intentionally

Define your core values.

Your values will guide your decisions, so it’s essential to identify what matters to you.

How do you want to live your life? What motivates you? What type of person do you strive to be?

Set an intention for how you want to show up in life.

Stay focused on the present.

Don’t get lost living in the past or future. The only moment you have control over is the present.

Start to become more self-aware and pay attention to how you’re spending your time.

Protect your energy and avoid spending too much time on things that deplete and suck the life out of you.

Practice gratitude.

Take the time to notice and appreciate what you have.

Practice expressing gratitude for everything in your life – the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Learn to find the opportunities in all situations and train your brain to become more attuned to seeking the positive.

Set goals that align with your values.

Goal setting helps guide your decision-making so that you can move purposely in a specific direction.

It gives your life a more straightforward path on which to base your decisions on.

Realize that life is made of choices.

You get to control your thoughts and how you respond to things. That’s empowering!

You get to choose what you care about and give your energy to.

You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to.

Remember that EVERYTHING is a choice.

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5 Simple Ways to Live More Intentionally

What is Intentional Living?