How To Live Intentionally And Create The Life You Want
- Dedrea Benson
- Sep 7, 2022
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 22, 2022

In a fast-paced, constantly-connected world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of what's important. But living intentionally – with purpose and meaning – can help you achieve your goals, both big and small, and live the life that you want.
What does it mean to live intentionally? We all want to live an intentional life. But how can we do it? It all starts by putting intentionality at the heart of our every decision and action. From what we eat to how we spend our time, everything we do should be geared towards achieving our goals and living a life that's meaningful and satisfying.
But living intentionally isn't easy. It takes time and effort to develop these habits, but the rewards are worth it. When you live with intention, you can have peace of mind in the face of uncertainty, build lasting relationships, and find happiness in the smallest moments.
"The moment you make a decision to live with intention, your life will never be the same."
Living an intentional life means living with purpose. It's about putting your values and intentions first, and doing what you know is best for yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you.
There are many ways to live intentionally. You can focus on your own growth and development, make choices that benefit others, or work to create a more sustainable world. The key is to find what works for you and stick with it.
Living an intentional life is certainly not easy, but it can be very rewarding. With a bit of effort, you can create a life that is full of love, blessings, and joy - whether you are alone or surrounded by others. Let's start living intentionally today!
Here are 10 life-changing tips to help you start living with intention and achieve your goals and dreams so you can live the life you want.

1: Live with a clear purpose
We all have a purpose in life. What is yours? How can you find and live out your unique purpose? Purpose gives meaning to your life and helps you to live intentionally. It aligns your actions with your values and helps you to thrive in the face of challenges. Your purpose is what propels you forward when things get tough. It is what makes you excited about the future. And it is why living with a clear purpose is so important.
When you live with a clear purpose, everything starts to fall into place. You start making more informed decisions based on your values and goals, which leads to more successful outcomes. You become happier and more satisfied with your life because you are living intentionally according to who you are as an individual.
2: Live in the present
Many of us spend too much time worrying about the past or future. But living in the present is key if you want to live intentionally. When you focus on the here and now, you are more likely to make informed decisions that will lead to a positive future. You'll also be less likely to react emotionally and make poor choices based on past experiences. Instead, live in the moment and allow yourself to be open-minded and spontaneous. Doing so will help you live life more authentically.
3: Embrace change in order to live intentionally
Change is something that everyone faces in their lives. We all go through different stages of growth and development, some faster than others. If you don't embrace change, it can be quite disruptive and uncomfortable. But if you're able to look at change as an opportunity to learn, grow, and evolve as a person then it can be a very positive experience.
When you embrace change, it allows you to grow in your knowledge and understanding of yourself and the world around you. It also gives you the opportunity to explore new opportunities and experiences that might otherwise have been out of reach. By living intentionally you're able to create your own unique path in life and make the most of every moment.

4: Be flexible and open-minded
I believe that one of the key ingredients to a happy and fulfilling life is flexibility and openness-mindedness. Too often we become so rigid in our thinking and actions that we limit ourselves in both our personal and professional lives.
By being flexible, you can take advantage of opportunities that come your way. You can also be more open to new experiences, people, ideas, etc. This allows you to grow as an individual and as part of a community. It also allows you to be more creative in the way that you approach problems.
The most successful people are those who are able to be flexible and open-minded in their approach to life. I challenge you to do the same!
5: Prioritize your goals
When you're faced with choosing which goal to pursue, it can be hard to determine what is most important. At first, it might seem like the most urgent goal is the one you should focus on. But if that goal is something that isn't important to you, or not aligned with your vision and values, it will ultimately hold you back from achieving your other goals.
When you're faced with this decision, try to prioritize your goals according to what is most important to you and gets you closer to your goals. Look at each goal and ask yourself: "What would make me happy? What would make me fulfilled?" Once you've identified the goals that are important to you, go after them without hesitation!
6: Stay focused on the big picture
One of the most important things you can do to live intentionally is staying focused on the big picture. Too often, you may get wrapped up in the minutiae of your day-to-day life and lose sight of what's truly important. By staying focused on the bigger picture, you can make more mindful and informed decisions about how to spend your time and energy.
The more you get caught up in your day-to-day life, the harder it becomes to see what's truly important. But when you focus on what's important, and the big picture, you can create a life that's fulfilling and exciting. You can live intentionally and enjoy every moment of your journey.
7: Persevere through challenges and setbacks
Persevere through challenges and setbacks is another key to living an intentional life. You will never achieve your goals if you give up when things get tough. Persevere, and know that there will be times when the journey is difficult, but it is worth it in the end. When you are faced with a challenge, remind yourself why you are doing this. What are your goals? What makes this important to you?

Do not let anything stop you from reaching your goals. If something does come up that is preventing you from achieving your goal, take a step back and reassess what you are doing. Ask yourself whether continuing on this path is really what is best for you or if there might be another way to go about achieving your goal.
Remember that everything will eventually work out in the end; it may just take some time. Persevere through difficult times and keep moving forward towards your dream!
8: Take responsibility for your life
I believe that taking responsibility for your life is another key to living intentionally. It means living in a way that is in line with your values, vision, and goals, and that takes into account the people and things around you.
When you take responsibility for your life, you are setting boundaries and making choices that reflect who you are as an individual. This allows you to be authentic and happy, both now and in the future. Taking responsibility for your life helps you to live intentionally by creating a meaningful life plan.
9: Surround yourself with positive people
Positive people have a positive influence on your life. They make you laugh, they make you feel good about yourself, and they give you hope when everything seems bleak. Surrounding yourself with positive people will help to keep your spirits high and your outlook optimistic.

10: Celebrate accomplishments, not just achievements in order to live intentionally
I think that we need to celebrate our accomplishments, not just our achievements. Achievements can be a good thing, but they're not the only thing that matters in life.
We need to live intentionally, and celebrating our accomplishments helps us do that. It reminds us why we're doing what we're doing and what we hope to achieve. It also gives us a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. When we live intentionally, everything becomes simpler and more manageable because we know what's important to us. Celebrating our accomplishments helps us stay on track and keep living the life that's right for us.
Conclusion
Living an intentional life is not easy. It takes time and effort, but it’s worth it. If you take these tips to heart, you’ll be on your way to living a more meaningful and purposeful life!
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