Suzy Rawlins What does it mean to live intentionally?
Living intentionally, what does that mean & why do you choose that as your mission? This is the question I get asked often. Well, if I am being honest, it is the sum of how I changed my life for the better and am not on a journey to living my best life. Did it happen overnight? NOPE! Did I take big, life-changing steps? No, not really! Was it hard to make life-altering changes? YES, anything worth having is going to take some work. The most important question: Was it worth it? HELL YES!!!
So, what is living intentionally, and how can you embrace it? Here are some simple suggestions. Before I share, remember baby steps, and build on your progress. You are going for progress, not perfection. Choose one, or maybe two, to work on at a time.
- Create a mindful morning routine- how you start your day matters.
- Mindful use of technology- turn off notifications or set times for scrolling.
- Cultivate gratitude- start a gratitude journal.
- Build meaningful relationships – who you spend your time with matters.
- Mindful eating – nourishing your body with whole foods & hydration.
- Set goals and track them – you will never know if you have achieved a goal if you don’t know where you started.
- Mindful movement- make movement a part of every day.
- Set boundaries – do this with yourself and others.
Intentional living creates a life of purpose authentically built around your priorities. If I can encourage you to do one thing this year, it would be to be intentional about how you live. I recently wrote a chapter in a collaboration book that details many of the things I did to take my health back intentionally. The chapter was called “If My Body Quits, Where Am I Going to Live.” If you would like to purchase a copy of that book, I would be pleased to sign a copy and send it to you.
My prayer for you is that 2024 be your healthiest and most intentional year!
