Being intentional: A Lesson Learned:
Being intentional. Seems like an easy thing to do, right? You would think that those whom you love know that you love them. You would think it’s safe to assume that your husband, children, best friends, those close to you just know that being loved is just part of it. Part of love.
Lesson Learned:
Well, I am here to tell you. Sometimes being intentional isn’t as easy as one might think.
LIFE.
Life can get in the way. The day to day “to do” lists, taking kids from one place to another, laundry, work, errands, etc. can become the focus….and the intentionality goes out the window.
When I say lesson learned, I mean this:
Life got in the way for me recently. I realized that the affirmations that I used to so intentionally make sure that I was giving to those I love were happening less and less.
My love language is words of affirmation, and I WAS the one that wasn’t living up to my end of the bargain of being affirming to those I love.
It was a reality that being intentional wasn’t happening the way it once was.
So, I came up with an idea….
An idea that my sweet husband (who was one of the people that I was slacking on being intentional towards) has taken and completely is involving himself in it as well.
It’s simple, YET, so important.
Notes of affirmation:
I purchased index card spirals (link to purchase below) that I put out next to my husband’s bathroom sink and on each of my son’s (biological and step) nightstands. Daily affirmations (sometimes short, sometimes longer in length) are written and left for my “boys” to read. My husband also participates, and Griffin even asked if he could participate as well!
These notes of affirmations can be a quick thought…. reason why you love this person… a Bible verse….a quote….a memory that the two of you shared, etc.
Here are some examples of the INTENTIONAL affirmations:
We have even added Post-it notes to the mix:
(The spirals are my favorite though, because it can be a keepsake
when it is completely full. )
I takes 2 seconds to do….. and can make SUCH a difference.
When it comes down to it, being intentional towards what is important to you is so very critical.
Plus, anything that would show your loved ones specific reasons WHY they are special can ONLY do wonderful things for your family life, your marriage, and the relationship with your children.
Life is too short.
Be intentional.
It’s worth it. I promise.
The following quote, rings so true. Try to live by this. Everyone will benefit.
To purchase the index card spirals, click on the pictures below.
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Being intentional: A Lesson Learned…. Take it from me.
