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Intentional living means to consciously navigate through life by purposely making decisions based on your values and beliefs. A great awakening happened within me in 2020. This post covers how this awakening allowed me to start living my life as intentionally as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n

Related post: <\/strong>Why I Started Blogging + Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Pre-Pandemic Remi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

\u201cPre-pandemic Remi was a successful millennial female who worked in advertising. She had a good life, worked with amazing people on awesome projects but was unsure of her path. She dreamed of being on this path for years, but now the end goal no longer satisfied her.\u201d <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

It\u2019s funny looking back at this version of myself because it was so conflicting. I felt so lost and stuck while also feeling so safe and comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n

I had a hard time reconciling why I felt so stuck when the path forward seemed so clear. I was in the exact spot I had set my sights on years prior.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

But now, as I looked ahead at the game plan I had set for my life, it was no longer desirable to me. I looked at the next step in my career path and no longer felt any urgency to move up the ladder.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

What was I supposed to do with this information? <\/p>\n\n\n

It\u2019s painful knowing you were meant for more while also being so unsure about what to do about it. I had no idea what I wanted in life and had \u201cno time\u201d to even think about what to do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n

When Life Hands You Lemons <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

The Covid-19 global pandemic forced us all to drastically shift how we do things. It knocked us out of our routines and redefined what was \u201cnormal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

The stay-at-home orders slowed down life and forced me to figure out how to get through the seclusion. I was grateful for the privilege to work safely from home and for the opportunity to finally have the time to evaluate the type of life I wanted post-pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n

I explored different interests and became more self-aware<\/a>. It was the self-discovery<\/a> deep dive I never knew I needed. <\/p>\n\n\n

Wake Up Call <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

2020 was painful in so many ways, but it was vital for my personal development journey.<\/p>\n\n\n

Uncertainty is uncomfortable and it’s unnerving not to know what\u2019s going to happen next. <\/p>\n\n\n

As humans, we tend to gravitate towards the path of least resistance. The course that\u2019s predictable and allows us to have the most feeling of control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

But if 2020 taught us anything, it\u2019s that life as a whole is unpredictable. You have no idea what will happen next, so you have to be present and enjoy the now.<\/p>\n\n\n

Life is short, and I realized that I need to be as intentional as possible with my time. I want to focus my time on things that matter to me and give me energy. <\/p>\n\n\n

Why spend time doing things that no longer serve me? Why not go after exactly what I want in life and see what happens?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Related post:<\/strong> Books I Read That Got Me Through 2020<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Who I Am Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

A great awakening happened within me in 2020. I have never felt so awake and present in my life. I’ve defined the type of life I want and have decided to just go for it. <\/p>\n\n\n

I learned that you can’t wait for the “time to be right” to go after what you want. You never know what life will throw your way – and that’s okay! <\/p>\n\n\n

I’ve learned to embrace uncertainty and focus more on the “next right step” that moves me in the right direction. <\/p>\n\n\n

And now, I can proudly say that this is who I am:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cRemi is a successful millennial female who is fully present in her life, listens to her intuition, and pursues endeavors that feel right to her soul. Her path is uncertain, but she trusts herself enough to take the leap.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Here are some key takeaways I\u2019ve learned from this experience: <\/p>\n\n\n