What Living Intentionally Really Means

(and Why It’s a Game Changer)

In today’s world, especially for busy moms like us, life can feel like an endless cycle of to-do lists, responsibilities, and juggling family, career, and “me” time. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos, trying to be everything to everyone. But what if there’s another way? A way to live with more focus, purpose, and peace?

That’s where living intentionally comes in—and it’s a game-changer.

Intentional living and healthy boundaries have transformed my life, and in this blog, I’ll show you how it can change yours too. Whether you’re a mom trying to balance it all, a woman of faith just going through the motions, or someone who’s just tired of feeling overwhelmed, this mindset shift can help you reclaim your time, energy, and joy.

What Is Living Intentionally?

At its core, intentional living is about making purposeful choices that align with your values, priorities, and the future you want to have. It’s the opposite of letting life "just happen" to you. Waking up, going through the motions, trudging through the mom guilt cycle, then going to sleep, just to do it all over again. Instead, you’re the one in the driver’s seat, deciding where you want to go and how you’ll get there.

Living intentionally means:

• Defining what truly matters to you—your faith, your family, your health, your personal goals.
• Setting boundaries to protect your energy and time so you can focus on what matters most.
• Living with purpose, not just going through the motions or being swept up in others’ expectations.

For us moms, this might look like saying no to extra commitments that drain us, or consciously carving out time for self-care, faith, or pursuing our own dreams alongside raising a family.

How Intentional Living Changed My Life

Like many of you, I spent years running from one task to the next 10, feeling like I was barely keeping my head above water. I said yes to everything, thinking that was the only way to be successful. The only way to be a “good” mom, friend, and wife. Never removing things from my to-do list, just replacing them with other ‘priorities’. There was never enough time in a day.

I did end up being successful… at being a workaholic and mastering the belief that I had to work harder than everyone else and that it required sacrifice. Instead of feeling fulfilled and accomplished, I was burned out, overwhelmed, and resentful.

I was drowning.

But everything changed when I began living intentionally. I started setting clear priorities aligned with my core values—my faith, my family, and my personal growth came first. That meant making tough choices, saying no to things and people that drained me, and learning to set healthy boundaries.

The result? More clarity, more energy, and more joy. 

Now, instead of running on empty, I’m able to be present with my family, grow my coaching business, and still find time to nurture my faith and personal well-being. And the best part? Living intentionally doesn’t require huge life changes—it’s about small, daily decisions that add up to a life of purpose, one that I am proud of and feel blessed to be in.

Why It’s a Game Changer (Especially for Moms)

Intentional living isn’t just about crossing things off your to-do list and ‘intention’ isn’t just some overused trendy word. It’s about transforming your mindset. When you live with intention, you become more focused, less stressed, and better equipped to handle the inevitable chaos that comes with motherhood and life. 

Here’s why it’s such a game-changer:

1. You Avoid Overwhelm: By setting clear priorities, you eliminate the unnecessary. No more saying yes to things that drain your energy. You get to focus on what truly matters, which reduces the mental clutter and stress. 
2. You Create Balance: Living intentionally helps you design a life that fits your unique needs. It means recognizing that balance doesn’t look the same for everyone. For me, it’s the awareness of being aligned with my purpose and honoring my priorities—even when life gets chaotic. 
3. You Strengthen Your Boundaries: Learning to set boundaries was the key to my own transformation. When you live intentionally, you realize that saying "no" to others means saying "yes" to yourself and your family. Without these guardrails, you don’t see your limits, you overflow until there is more ‘you’ exposed and vulnerable than there is protected and at peace.

4.  You Reclaim Your Energy and Time: Intentional living isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters. By aligning your actions with your values, you conserve energy and free up time for the things that bring you joy.

You Deserve a Life Aligned with Your Values

Creating and honoring healthy boundaries and living intentionally has changed everything for me, and I believe it can do the same for you. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. Trust me when I say, once you get it, the path isn’t all uphill from there. But when you set clear priorities, protect your boundaries, and make choices that align with your values, you create a life of purpose, unique balance, and fulfillment.

I’m so excited to continue this journey with you through my blog, Living Intentionally: Boundaries & Breakthroughs. Together, we can embrace intentional living and build lives we love—one step at a time.

How to Start Living Intentionally Today

You don’t need to overhaul your life to start living intentionally. Here are a few simple steps you can take today:

• Identify Your Top 3 Priorities: What’s most important to you right now? Write them down and let them guide your decisions. *Tip: These can be different than your Core Values.”
• Set One Small Boundary: Choose one area of your life where you feel drained or overwhelmed and set a clear boundary. Maybe it’s saying no to a commitment or carving out quiet time for yourself.
• Take Daily Intentional Actions: Each day, do something small that aligns with your values. It could be spending quality time with your family, working on a personal goal, or spending quiet time in prayer or reflection. Be specific and commit wholeheartedly. 

Reflection + Invitation

• What’s one area of your life you want to approach more intentionally? Think over your life as it is now… what area would you like to start taking small steps to improve more intentionally? This could be health, family, career, self-care, etc. 

I invite you to write it down, journal what comes up for you. Even if you don’t love to write, this is proven to help allow you, your emotions, and brain to start feeling on the same page. For me, it’s purely therapeutic.   

Drop a comment below, or send me a message on what you chose—I’d love to hear from you and support you in this journey!