5 Tiny Ways to Start Living More Intentionally This Week

If your days feel like a blur of to-do lists, laundry, and mental tabs left open, you’re not alone. Many of us are running on autopilot—doing all the things, but rarely feeling present in them. The good news? You don’t need a dramatic life overhaul to slow down and find peace. Intentional living isn’t about perfection. It’s about small, mindful shifts that gently guide you back to what really matters.

Here are 5 tiny (and nearly free) ways to start living more intentionally this week—simple living tips for the busy woman who’s craving less rush and more meaning.

After you finish here, read more about starting your day off right with my article on slow mornings.

5 Tiny Ways to Start Living More Intentionally This Week

1. Start Your Day Without Your Phone
Before you check emails or scroll social media, take five quiet minutes for yourself. Sit by the window with a warm drink, stretch, or simply breathe deeply.

That pause—even if brief—can help you enter the day with presence, not pressure. It’s a grounding ritual that costs nothing but pays back in calm.

2. Choose One Daily “Anchor Moment”
Pick a task you already do each day—like making coffee, walking the dog, or tidying the kitchen—and do it just for the sake of doing it. No multitasking, no rushing.

Let it become a moment of slowness in your busy rhythm. Living More Intentionally often begins in these small, overlooked corners of the day.

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3. Write Down 3 Things That Made You Smile
At the end of the day, jot down three simple things that made you smile—a kind word, a beautiful cloud, a warm dinner.

This gentle habit invites your mind to slow down and notice the good that already exists. You don’t need a fancy journal; a scrap of paper or phone note will do.

4. Say “No” Kindly But Firmly
Every time you say yes to something that drains you, you’re saying no to what truly restores you. Try practicing one kind, intentional “no” this week.

You might be surprised how freeing it feels. Boundaries are not selfish—they’re sacred, especially for women who give so much of themselves.

5. Reconnect With One Forgotten Joy
What’s something you used to love but haven’t made time for? Reading poetry? Sketching? Baking from scratch? Choose one small joy and let it back into your life—even for 10 minutes.

It doesn’t have to be productive. It just has to be yours. Living simply doesn’t mean living without—it means living with what fills you up.

You don’t need to move to the countryside or throw away your planner to start living more intentionally. With these gentle shifts, you can begin to invite simplicity, presence, and joy into your everyday life—right where you are.

Thank you for stopping by and allowing me to share with you these quick five tiny ways to start living a more intentional life! I hope this inspires you to begin your simple living journey today.

✨ Let this be your permission slip to slow down, even just a little.

Until Next time

Christina