Practicing conscious living

Conscious and intentional living is something that we all need to practice and reinforce every day, as it is not how we usually live our lives. All too often, we allow external sources, such as work and family obligations, to dictate our day. However, with this new approach to life, it is important to set aside time each day in order to start the process of intentionally creating the life you want. There are many ways to put this into practice. One way is to start each day with intention, because all too often we allow external factors to dictate our lives, and we find ourselves living on autopilot. This is why it is important to slow down, take control, and not allow these external factors to dictate our behavior. This is the key to living intentionally, not reactively. So, each day, it is important to start the day centered and in control. It may also be helpful to have visual reminders, such as meaningful sayings or referencing books. Or you can set aside time each day to reflect or journal. Maybe each morning, you read an inspirational quote or a meaningful passage as a way to start your day. You might also choose to schedule practices such as yoga and meditation to help you take the time to reflect and slow down. At the beginning of the week, you might start the day by reflecting on the previous week, and begin fresh, with good intentions.