Intentional Living For Beginners - Living a Life You Love

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Let's talk about intentional living and living a slow, intentional life. Creating habits that allow us to live authentically and live a life that suits us. Slow living, enjoying the present moment and making conscious choices. Shaping our life in a way that allows us to feel happy. And all that good stuff. :)

Minimalist living, simple living, slow living and how to more intentionally really work well together, in my opinion. If we want to know how to slow down and create space to pause and reflect, these different lifestyles really compliment each other well. So today, I share 7 areas of life where we can simplify and live with more intention. This is intentional living for beginners, but also for those of you who just want the reminder and the inspiration.

Lots of love,
🌼 Vera

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
» Intro 0:00
» What is intentional living 0:37
» Physically 1:54
» Mentally & emotionally 4:44
» Spending resources 6:36
» Everyday environments 7:47
» Intentional down time 8:54
» Intentional relationships 10:02
» The concept of enough 11:06
» Setting boundaries and saying no 12:17
» Final thoughts & recommendations 13:34

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[SimpleHappyZen]

Hi everyone! 🤗🍵 In what ways would you like to live more intentionally? 👇👇

[ltellis]

"You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you." This is brilliant!! I felt it resonate within me like a bell being struck. Thank you!!

[kmw]

I like your podcasts because they make me think, ponder, and contemplate changes I'd like to make in my life. Thank you for bring up questions and topics to consider. : )

[buylessandtravelmore]

Seven years ago I left my country and all my social life to live a better life abroad with my husband. Now we think the lack of social life made our lives much more intentional and free to develop activities we really appreciate☺️ and we are happy with the change☺️

[jessicaj]

God bless you, Vera!
You're such a support for me!

[juliab]

I feel the same way, Vera. For some reason it seems like the days are flying in melting into each other. At church on Sunday they were talking about taking time to pause breathe and slowing down. They gave us a prayer to put on the front of our phone to remind us. I think no matter what our faith beliefs are, we are all guilty of running from one place to the next, hurrying about and always thinking of what we're going to do next before we have finished what we are doing in the present moment. So I am working to be more intentional. Ironically, your channel has helped me think about this long before now. Thankful for this mindset.

[jhinchey]

I retired a few weeks ago and have started overhauling my life. The last few years I’ve been working in a toxic work environment so I’m looking forward to doing some relaxing things for myself and taking life slow. I liked the video, thank you!

[jennierollins]

When I was a young child, I remember my mother telling me not to wish to be grown up; she said as you get older time goes by more quickly. It really does seem to be true. ☮️

[kmwrites]

Very nice video. Thank you. Believe it or not I'm 77 and starting to clear out what I don't need or want anymore and I hope to be intentional with this huge project by giving to organizations that can help others. And, for me, I love the "flow" concept and experience and will be practicing my actions by keeping a present moment and grateful awareness. I have just subscribed to you.

[sharonholmes]

Dear Vera, I had never heard of intentional living until I watched this video. You certainly provide much food for thought that I will watch this video again. I found your channel about a year ago and find your videos inspirational. You are very wise at your age. I am a 62-year-old married woman with grown children. I am in the process of decluttering my home because I want to own fewer belongings and when the time comes to move into a smaller home, I won't have as much to move.

[cathylynnpietranton]

Yes Vera time is flying by too quickly.My mom always said the older you get the faster time goes. She was right. Moments are so precious I appreciate them more.❤

[LevelUpYourLife]

💠 “Create a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good on the outside.”
-QuotesJin
Love from Level Up Your Life Channel 💖

[emilypompei]

I'm trying to only go shopping when I need something and stop make random unnecessary purchases. It's taking a while but I'm definitely getting much better at this 💛

[johnlovesbridge]

Your videos help me so much, and almost everyday, I reflect on points you've made. One of my faves is "Why not be happy now?"

[lareelongtin]

I've been eating healthy, having more of a positive mindset & being much kinder to myself 💖.
I'm loving your hair naturally wavy like that, it looks so pretty! 😍
Great video! Happy almost Fall! 🍂🌾🌻🍁🧡

[bengtrubin]

Vera....thank you for yur new video. It really encourages all that watch it to rethink how we live our life, not only in the long run, but also on a day- by -day perspective. As you say, work on all or on a few of the 7 aspects on intetional living, start small and grow...Here some examples on what I do with more intention/awareness/consion ...
1 Physically; drop the amount of alcohol consumed....right now I have a 'white month' meaning no alcohol whatsoever...
3 Spending of resources...more often I choose to walk, ride my bike, take a public transport instead of using the car, which is convenient ...but just takes resources.
4. Everyday environment ....get rid of things, skip 'nice to have' things or meories or gifts that are ugly or just not used.
7 Enough concept....I have enough of books and clothes; I can borrow books instead of buying them, I can easily find good pieces of clothes at second hand shops.

I admire your way to go from the buzz word 'intentional living' ...and break it down to actions in our daily life, Your list of 7 areas ...will definitey be a 'quote of the month' in my Bullet Journal, as well as a list on my refrigerator in the kitchen!

A final question...why is this way of living not a part of the education in our schools ??


Thanks again, Bengt

[Robert-qmld]

Underneath all my intention, my careful decision making and guarded friendliness is a wild, little animal that looks for a comfy place to sleep and enough food. 😀 Good morning (afternoon) Vera.

[mariadionisiodionisio]

Wonderful blessing advice thanks 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏

[Bethy_anne]

I LOVE your attitude towards fitness and health. Thank you for reinforcing my belief 🙏 you are a lovely soul

[rachelkruitbosch]

Yes!! What a beautiful compilation and video ❤️❤️