Intentional Living
Core Idea
Consciously making choices aligned with your core values, purpose, and long-term vision, rather than reacting to external pressures or societal expectations. It’s about designing your life on purpose.
Why it Matters
Creates a deep sense of meaning, fulfillment, and authenticity. Reduces feelings of drift, regret, and being overwhelmed by external demands. Empowers you to live according to what truly matters to you.
Key Components
Deep self-awareness (values, purpose), conscious decision-making, setting aligned goals, simplifying distractions, prioritizing, regular reflection and course correction.
Techniques Explored:
1
Values Clarification
Exercises to identify your core, non-negotiable values (e.g., connection, growth, contribution, creativity, security).
2
Purpose Exploration
Reflecting on “What brings me deep satisfaction?” or “What impact do I want to have?
3
Conscious Decision Filters
Asking “Does this choice align with my values/goals?” before committing.
4
Goal Setting with Intention
Creating goals derived from values, not external pressures.