You don’t have to ask permission for this.
Hey there, Beloved,
I’ve overthought what to share with you so dang much it’s kind of embarrassing.
Because there are SO MANY simple tweaks we can each try to carve out more mental, emotional, physical, spiritual… the “-als” space in our lives. And they don’t have to be complicated, cookie-cutter style, or “just another thing to do.”
In fact, what it looks like for me to “live intentionally with passion and purpose as God’s beloved” is likely going to be very different than what it looks like for you.
… which is the big idea behind today’s email: You get to decide what “being intentional” looks like for you today. And you don’t have to ask me or anyone else for permission.
Real quick: We’re talking about healthy, not sinful choices.
For instance, let’s talk about morning routines.
Let’s say that Tiana is someone who’s more energized in the morning after working out, so you prioritize carving out the time to move your body.
But her friend Jenny needs a cup of coffee and time with a book before she dives into the day.
And her neighbor Anne knows that she’s at her best when she has some time to journal before diving into #allthethings.
Are any of these morning routines better or worse than the others?
The answer is no, though you might prefer one over the other 🙂
Do each of these routines require intentionality?
Heck yes.
Are they still life-giving and helping each person put their best foot forward?
Yes! And that’s part of the magic of getting clearer on what “being intentional” could look like and matter for YOU. You customize it. You make it your own.
And you ditch the guilt.
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PSA: Everything in my digital shop is all about helping YOU embrace what it looks like to be intentional with your time and energy on your own terms. Consider these your toolkits and guides to help get you going.
- The Intentional Life Planning Toolkit is your go-to resource to move from being overwhelmed by your distractions and demands to enjoying your life more. It includes a Welcome Guide, Intentional Life Journal Prompts, and Weekly Planning Guide. Ultimately, the Intentional Life Planning Toolkit is designed to help you be more equipped to conquer and enjoy your life – every day.
- The Marriage Retreat Toolkit, which is designed to help you and your partner plan your private retreat, reflect on and dream for the many parts of your life together, and prioritize taking time for the two of you. Plus, it includes personality tips so you can make the most of your time together!
- The Your Authentic Intentional Life course walks you through identifying what your intentional life could look like, what it means to be God’s beloved, how to understand and embrace your God-given personality, and offers multiple practical steps for how you can be more intentional with your time and energy.
Live intentionally with passion and purpose as God’s beloved!
Cortney
I’m Cortney, a recovering over-achiever and God’s beloved who loves helping fellow Christian women like you embrace your God-given gifts so you have the confidence to live authentically.
I’m also a full-time mama to two sweet little boys, wife to my best friend, motivational speaker, and part-time Christian life coach. Chai lattes, strong coffee, podcasts, yoga, dance, and fairy tales nourish my soul and add sweetness to life.
Discovering the joy of embracing my God-given gifts and who He created me to be was a game-changer—a journey that brought freedom, unexpected delights, and relief from guilt. Finally, I felt free to be myself and ditch the pressure of being someone I wasn’t.
Incorporating those gifts into my day—from weekly planning to deciding on commitments, nurturing my marriage, and parenting—transformed everything. Now, I can’t imagine life without the perspective of fully embracing who God created me to be. I was missing so much without it!
