Today I want to talk about living intentionally. This has been sitting with me a lot lately and after a recent post sparked some great conversations, I wanted to share what this actually looks like in my own life.
For me, living intentionally means making conscious decisions about how my day to day life looks while staying aligned with my short, medium, and long term goals. It is about understanding not just what you want to achieve, but how you want to feel, who you want to be around, and what you are becoming along the way.
Intentional Living Starts With Clarity
One thing I have learned about myself is that I am a chronic people pleaser. I love helping people. I love giving my time. And as life and work grow, that becomes harder to manage.
When more people want your time, you have to make decisions. You also have to make sure your actions reflect the type of person you said you wanted to be.
For me, I have revenue goals, income goals, and business goals. Those goals influence the people I spend time with, the opportunities I say yes to, and the energy I bring each day.
And that means being intentional about how I spend my time.
Making Space for What Matters Most
One of the examples I shared recently was a family goal. This year I decided to spend more time with my sister and my nephews, including one who is only a few weeks old. I wanted to be present, build relationships, and create memories.
So I made it intentional.
I wrote it down.
I put it in my calendar.
I created an anchor point.
We decided that swimming once a week would be our standing time together. That commitment keeps us accountable. It ensures we connect regularly and stay present in each other’s lives.
Intentional living does not need to be complicated. It just needs to be deliberate.
Small Decisions Shape Your Life
Intentionality can look like setting aside an hour a week to read, learn, or reflect. It might be protecting time for family, for friendships, or for rest. In a world full of noise and constant requests, deciding where your energy goes is one of the most important things you can do.
I do not get this right all the time. I still let meetings slip into my calendar. I still tell myself something will only take a moment. But everything takes energy.
And when you are not intentional, the people who matter most often get what is left over.
That is not fair.
And it is not how I want to live.
Living Intentionally Is an Ongoing Practice
Living intentionally means putting things in your calendar. It means creating accountability. And it means regularly checking in with yourself about how you want to feel, who you want to be, and what your day to day life actually looks like.
It is not about perfection.
It is about awareness.
The more engaged you are with your choices, the more aligned your life becomes.