When our lives were upended by the pandemic more than a year ago, many of us felt like our lives were put on pause. As the days go by, it has become more and more clear that while we can’t live life as we did before, we can’t sacrifice our mental and emotional growth by losing track of our life goals.

You should never feel bad about focusing on the emergency at hand. Remember that there’s no harm in taking care of your immediate needs, especially during this time of uncertainty. However, we should all learn to pick ourselves up and get back to achieving our purpose in life.

Finding a sense of direction during this time of crisis will be challenging, but it’s necessary to avoid staying stagnant in your life. Numerous techniques and life guides can help you grow as a person. However, intentional living can give you the sense of purpose and fulfillment you’ve been looking for.

The value of intentional living

Intentional living promotes a life aligned with your core values, allowing you to have more control over your decisions and opportunities. By being in tune with your goals and principles, your decisions will remain consistent and intentional. This prevents you from living a life in excess, making you more content and grateful for the things that matter more in life.

In this article, I’ll share three aspects of your life that can benefit from exercising intentional living.

Intentional living for your career

Many people are career-driven individuals that want to target a specific position, company, or salary grade. However, some people are unaware of where they want to lead into their lives. This leads to employees or entrepreneurs who are just riding the wave and taking in passive experiences. Although people can have plans on paper, they may not be making concrete steps to achieve their goals.

Applying intentional living to your career means making gradual steps to reach your career goals. You can do this by attending webinars to gain new skill sets or handling more work to move towards a new and more challenging company position. Responding to your plans with concrete actions will allow you to realize your goal with a more realistic deadline.

Intentional living for your health

Watching your health becomes more difficult as you age, which is why it’s necessary to invest in healthy living practices early on. Never take your health for granted, but you also shouldn’t push yourself to achieve unrealistic goals. Improving your health today and for the future requires a continuous commitment to daily routines. Besides caring about your nutrition and physical wellness, don’t forget to have time for your mental well-being. Journaling, meditation, and therapy are great ways to be more mindful of your experiences to lead a more productive and stress-free life.

Intentional living for your family

Being a partner or parent is a major commitment, especially for the latter once you’re ready to raise a child. Sometimes, many hurdles that are both financial and emotional can cause conflict within your relationships. This usually occurs when you’re accomplishing your chores and responsibilities as an individual.

Remember that being in a relationship is a team effort, so intentional parenting needs to be in partnership with your spouse. You can create a family mission that will make both of you accountable for fulfilling the goals you set as a parent. This can be through setting technology boundaries, allowing time for family activities, or even sharing the financial load of raising a healthy and welcoming home.

Conclusion

Although your journey to discovering and reinventing your life is personal, that doesn’t mean it’s a path you should take by yourself. Seeking guidance from mentors and experts in different fields will give you a broader perspective of the many opportunities in improving your lifestyle.

Hi, my name is Meg Parker, a New York-based intentional health and wellness coach who can give you the right motivation and direction to help you be a better you. By following my program, you can find harmony with your lifestyle choices. Check out my personalized coaching program to learn the best way to be a better you!