Living with Intention

What are you doing? And why are you doing it?

These are two questions that can impact your life in an extremely positive way. The answers to these questions can lead to a better you, both physically and mentally. 

Recently, I decided to make a very important change in my life. Be healthier. Simple, I know, but not so easy. I found myself on an unhealthy path. I was eating junk food regularly, skipping breakfast, drinking way too much coffee, and avoiding exercise. How did this happen when exercise used to be fun for me, and eating healthy was a part of my normal routine. I felt much better and had more energy when I ate a healthy diet. So, where did things go wrong? It certainly didn’t happen overnight. I realized that this was a process. These poor habits I incorporated into my daily lifestyle had slowly happened over many months. With that said, I realized that it was time to make a change. It was a process to get to that healthy place in my life, and it was a process losing my healthy habits. So, the process begins again. 

I started making it a priority to eat something small and healthy for breakfast, swapping out my chips and candy with fruits and vegetables, and making time to do some form of exercise. Even if it’s just a walk at the park, something is better than nothing. These small changes have truly made a huge impact on how I feel. My appearance is a work in progress, but I feel so much healthier. I can feel my mind and body changing, and that gives me the encouragement to keep myself on this healthy journey.

I have reflected on what had changed in my life that led me to that unhealthy place. I thought back to the times I’d told myself, I’m too tired, I’ll exercise another day, or, this one treat won’t hurt, I’ll just eat healthier tomorrow. The answer that I came up with was simple – I was not living with intention. I was just surviving the crazy year that was 2020. I wasn’t actively thinking about what I was putting into my body. At the time, I was fueling myself, but in a mindless way. I was choosing to be comfortable rather than healthy. I was simply surviving. I can clearly now see that just surviving won’t lead to a happy life, and it certainly won’t lead to a healthy life. 

This change begins with asking yourself those two important questions, What am I doing? Why am I doing it? It is a process, and it takes time to fully change in all areas of our life. So if you are like me, and you’ve found yourself asking, how did I get here? You are not alone. Yes, it will take patience to get where you want to be. Becoming aware of your actions is the first step to making a change. Living with intention is your key to a happier, healthier life.

So, what are you doing? And why are you doing it?