Be more intentional about who you want to become. – Brendon Burchard

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Today, let’s discuss how to live more intentional. It’s really not that complicated. Once you decide to live a more intentional lifestyle, you need to make necessary lifestyle changes and spend time in self-reflection mode.

Here’s the definition:

INTENTIONAL (adjective): Performed with awareness; done deliberately consciously or on purpose.

Intentional choices are deliberate and purposeful decisions you need to make. You must always be thinking ahead. Being intentional in life causes you to make choices based on your personal values, beliefs and goals.  You must also consider your daily tasks, managing work-life balance, practicing self-care and working toward self-improvement.

In order to live more intentional, you need clear understanding of your:

• Purpose in life
• Passions you wish to pursue
• Prayer time and spiritual growth
• Actions, thoughts, and words
• Need to set personal goals
• Willingness to be kind and practice gratitude toward others
• Determination and the willingness to become more resilient
• Commitment to establishing healthy habits and lifestyle

HOW TO LIVE MORE INTENTIONAL

Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others’ choices makes us. – Richie Norton

Intentional living is all about focusing on your purpose and core values. Believe it or not, anyone can choose to live more intentional, but the key to success is understanding what this concept means to you on a personal level. Once you have a clear understanding, then you need to make necessary adjustments within your lifestyle to work toward this end goal.

Here’s a few suggestions that you can include in your lifestyle so you can live more intentional:

• Set measurable goals – Know your values and set clear SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely).
• Establish a daily routine – Create consistent morning & evening routines.
• Strengthen your relationships – Establish supportive & accountable relationships.
• Make a vision board – Have a constant reminder in front of you.
• Declutter & organize your space – Be organized. Look around you. Clean your space. Does it add value? If it doesn’t, remove it.
• Don’t waste time – Spend time on what matters most to you.
• Self–awareness – Examine your behavior, actions should match your core values & priorities.
• Expressing Gratitude – be grateful, establish a regular gratitude practice.
• Monitor your health – Be aware of your emotions & state of mind. Are you feeling out of balance or overwhelmed?

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SET A DAILY INTENTION

Our intention creates our reality. – Wayne Dyer

Naming your personal values is the foundation of living an intentional life. Any kind of change requires awareness and intentional action on your part. Setting a daily intention each morning is a simple practice in which you bring awareness to your own thoughts and actions. Pause for a moment and decide what you want to experience that day. Then, answer these questions in your journal or notebook:

• What does an ideal day look like for you?
• Why are these things important to you?
• What are some activities that bring you fulfillment?
• What does these activities have in common?
• What do you wish you had more of? Less of?
• How do you want to feel today?
• How do you want to show up in the world?
• What kind of energy do you want to attract?

Now, take a moment to examine your responses and commit to set a daily intention for yourself. Your daily intention may be a few words or a sentence. It may serve as a reminder of how you’d like to behave that day and the choices you’d like to make.

Simply complete the following statement in your journal or notebook:

Today I intend to ____________________________.

Examples:

• Be present in the moment.
• Focus on feeling good.
• Be my most authentic self.
• Spread love and kindness.
• Be on time.
• Make healthier food choices.
• Exercise for at least 30 minutes.

It’s important to recount your intentions at the end of the day. For example, in the evening or before bedtime, replay the ways you contributed to living with purpose and intention. You could do this mentally, but I suggest taking time to write in your journal or notebook to keep track of how much you’re doing things with intention each day.

BENEFITS FROM LIVING MORE INTENTIONAL

If you’re going to grow, you have to be intentional. – Curt Kampmeier

Intentional living means building your life around your core beliefs and values. You don’t have to overhaul your entire life, just choose an area of your life to infuse intentionality into activities you’re already doing and actions you’re already taking. When you make the decision to live more intentional, you will notice many benefits that will improve your mind, body and spirit.

There are benefits for those who choose to live more intentional. You may feel:

• A sense of empowerment when making future decisions.
• An improvement with your mental health.
• Reduced stress levels.
• An improvement with your focus by removing distractions and clearing your mind.
• A boost in your resilience.
• More present, in tune, and capable to complete tasks.
• Encouraged and optimistic.
• A need to set healthy boundaries and to protect your energy.
• Clarity around choices you’re making.
• A boost in your self-confidence.
• More enjoyment and pleasure out of life.

I’m hopeful that you’ve read something here that would encourage you to live more intentional. Afterall, an intentional life brings meaning, profound satisfaction, and fulfillment because you’re living in a way that’s true to who you are and your core values.

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INTENTIONAL AFFIRMATIONS

Living intentionally means choosing what will serve our highest self. – Unknown Author

Affirmations will help you to focus on improving yourself. You can spend 5 – 10 minutes in meditation, journaling, or yoga with mantras. Self-love, positivity, open-mindedness, help set you in the right direction. Designate a time in the morning and at night when you can recite affirmations aloud. By saying them aloud, you hear the powerful words, and it can help you internalize them as true. The key to seeing a positive change in life is to say the affirmations with conviction and make it a personal experience.

Here’s a few intentional affirmations to help you get started:

• I am fully present, and my intentional actions will bring me closer to my goals.
• I create an authentic life reflecting who I am right now and who I’d like to be.
• I am determined to see results from my efforts.
• I am a do-er and I am ready to create the experiences I want for my life.
• I attract only good things into my life.
• I am intentional inspired and ignited.
• I will take action and get things accomplished.
• When my intentions are clear, the Universe cooperates with me.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Be intentional to add value to every person you meet every day. – John C. Maxwell

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and be patient with yourself. Ready, set, write!

• What do you need today?
• What is an affirmation that can help you today?
• What can you do to make today pleasurable?
• What does your ideal day look like?
• What time of day are you most productive? Why do you think that is?
• What has been inspiring you lately?
• What have you always wanted to do, but haven’t gotten around to it? What is stopping you?
• What is the last good habit you developed? How did you do it?
• What has been worrying you lately? How has that been playing out in your life?

Please let me know how these journaling prompts work for you in the comments below. Remember to reflect on your journals often to help you make the most of the process. I look forward to reading your responses!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!

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