The best advice I’ve ever received is simple yet profound: Be intentional.
Life is too precious to drift through from Monday to Friday without purpose. Don’t just go through the motions in friendships and relationships, don’t engage in empty conversations or meaningless routines. Choose to live with purpose and intent.
Take Control of Your Life
Being intentional means making conscious choices that align with your values and goals. It’s about stepping away from what no longer serves you and embracing what truly matters.
Declutter Your Life: Delete that number that no longer adds value. Unfollow toxic social media accounts. Remove yourself from negative WhatsApp or family groups.
Embrace Change: Take that long-postponed hike, relocate if needed, and put an end to habits that hold you back—whether it’s cigarettes, drinks or self-doubt.
Set Boundaries: Let your neighbor know their interference isn’t welcome. Have the courage to tell a friend they’re not being supportive, or, if needed, take the step to reconcile and rebuild relationships.
Choose Meaningful Connections Over Superficial Ties
Authentic relationships require effort and honesty. Be intentional about the company you keep and the energy you invest.
Communicate Openly: If someone isn’t being a good friend, address it. If reconciliation is needed, take the first step.
Pursue Deep Connections: Express your feelings genuinely and build relationships that align with your values.
Know Your Circle: Distinguish between surface-level connections and truly meaningful relationships, and be intentional about nurturing the latter.
Break the Cycle of Repetition
Stop doing the same thing repeatedly while expecting different results. Whether it’s your career, relationships, or personal growth, the key to change is intentional action.
Start Your Healing Journey: Step away from what doesn’t serve you and embrace what helps you grow.
Overcome Fear: The fear of the unknown can be paralyzing, but in reality, there’s nothing to fear—only opportunities to grow.
Make Purposeful Choices: The choices you make shape your future. Your company, mindset, and even your posture matter. Be mindful of your interactions and avoid facades or insincere engagements.
Embrace Life with Fearlessness
Stop betraying your heart by making insincere, inauthentic choices. Be fearless. Feel life in your bones. Embrace it. Stop running from it.
The discomfort you feel today will, in time, become your new comfort zone.
That is the moment when you’ll unlock a new realm of growth and fulfillment in life.
Key Takeaways for Intentional Living:
- Make intentional choices, Align your actions with your long-term goals.
- Choose your circle wisely, Surround yourself with people who uplift and inspire you.
- Let go of negativity, Release toxic relationships, unhealthy habits, and limiting beliefs.
- Face challenges head-on, Growth lies beyond your comfort zone.
- Live authentically, Be true to yourself and embrace life with open arms.
Living intentionally isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, growth, and embracing every moment with purpose. Make today the day you start living intentionally.
By Hon. Chima Nnadi-Oforgu
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