Intentional Living Do's and Don'ts (Intentional Living for Beginners)

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Let's talk about intentional living! In this video, I share 30 Do's and Don'ts when it comes to how to live more intentionally. This video is great for beginners, but also for those of you who are looking for that extra bit of inspiration when it comes to living a simple and happy life. :)
Lots of love,
🌼 Vera
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» Intro 0:00
» Shout out to today's sponsor 0:29
» 30 Intentional living do's and don'ts 1:46
» Final thoughts & recommendations 12:25
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[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi everyone! What's an intentional living do and don't for you? 🍵👇🏻

[@JoanSilva52]

Along the lines of #20 ... don't think you must get rid of "brown" furniture just because the trend is no longer brown! Trends change. That doesn't mean we need to follow it. Do enjoy your home exactly as you wish without worrying it's out of style.

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Do appreciate my husband of 50 years. After being married so long, we still enjoy being together. Don't let myself get so distracted that I don't have some time to garden every day. Gardening makes me feel grounded and happy.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Love them both :)

[@crystalneel748]

I’ve learned over the years to be intentional about relationships with other people. Too many of my associations & connections had evolved by happenstance or circumstance rather than by an intentional selection process. This always ended up being not good as many associations were not really compatible with me & caused stress & too much conflict over differences. Now I am more careful about who I connect with on various levels of association. *We can know & be kind to anyone at a healthy distance but everyone does not need to be invited into our close circle of associations.

[@soulful_poetry]

She looks like an angel 🥰

[@camillachristensen2976]

Repeat repeat

[@barbarap3676]

Hi Vera, I have listened to this session 4 times already, you have so many wonderful and helpful points in this video that it takes several viewings to actually get the full impact of your counsel. I look forward to every one of your videos, there is so much good information in each one and I really do appreciate the time and effort you put into making these videos for us. Thank you for all you do, Vera!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aww thank you so much Barbara, that's so nice to hear 🌱💕😄

[@tedoakley5600]

I really needed to see this video this morning! I've recently decided to do what I want vs what society and the people around me "think" I should do. Ulitmately I just want a simple life where I dictate what happens in every aspect. Living life your way is what's most important to me. Anyways, thanks Ms Vera!!! Keep up the great work.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear the timing worked out :) Excited for you that you made that decision!

[@bumblebee_ms]

I feel the same. This year I'm just all about staying within myself and doing what's right for me.

[@bijalbhavsar5556]

I just stumbled upon your channel at the right time in my life as i transition towards living an authentic and intentional life ✨🌻 what a blessing!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel!! :)

[@shehnazahmad5213]

I love your channel. Im VERY MINIMAL with who I choose into my life. I know lots of people. But, to keep as friend VERY FEW. I have lots family members. But, who to keep close very few.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much!

[@kmw111]

Love your curls. Love your background music. Love your simplicity. Thank you for your service. You bless the lives of many! : )

[@gillianm9367]

Thank you Vera 🙋‍♀️ I've watched a few of your videos the last few days and found them very helpful. As a highly sensitive person who finds any sort of clutter stressful, they have been a refreshing reminder to reclaim my physical and emotional space 🌿

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Gillian! So happy to hear you're finding my videos helpful :)

[@deborahmeyers551]

Thanks for sharing Vera 💜 it's just what I needed right now what really stood out for me is don't do things I don't want to do learning to say NO when I don't feel the YES. Have a lovely weekend💜

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Deborah, happy to hear you enjoyed it :) Take care and have a lovely weekend!

[@DazzleDust32]

Good afternoon, Vera! How are you doing? I agree about being kind to ourselves. We tread carefully when speaking to others, and then treat ourselves like poo!! Have a great weekend. x

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hahaha exactly!! :) So true. I'm doing well, hope you have a nice weekend too!

[@MissBeeMarie]

Love seeing you with your tea 🍵 in your hand. That’s your signature setup. I’ve been subscribed for a few years. Your channel helped me unload a lot of mental clutter. 💕

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for all your support! :)

[@sanja7489]

Your hair really looks great 🌻

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Sanja! :) I can't believe it took me over 30 years to figure out I had wavy hair haha

[@lynby2108]

I’m reading “the untethered soul” at the moment and this video aligns with the book, inspiring and valuable😀

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Cool! Thanks for sharing your book tip Lynby :)

[@pigletsbank437]

Mindset is probably first.... Be happy, be positive and believe in what you want! And be you! I think you're right Vera, have a good weekend 🌷

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks so much Chantal, you too!

[@peperiday]

Thank you for great tips again. This makes me understand why I feel low recently. I've compared myself with others. I will focus on my own path.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear you gained some insight from the video :) Have a nice rest of your weekend!

[@lilianpoberezny4933]

You are looking radiant.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thanks Lilian :) Hope you're having a nice weekend!

[@lynnhendley8910]

Don't let anyone or anything Steal Your Joy. Do Choose Joy Daily.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Love it! Thanks for sharing Lynn

[@lebdoch5773]

Thank you for this great video, Vera! For me it's very important to remember what is good for me. Especially with all the content about how to be a better version of oneself I feel it's important to stay true to myself, not to others.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I totally agree! Which is also why I never make content like that 😄 I feel like that narrative gets told enough already, and we need more about being yourself and being okay with who we are already 🤗

[@lebdoch5773]

@@SimpleHappyZen And that's why I love watching your videos so much! :-)

[@MsDoglover02]

I've learned that I have been swayed in the past by the company I kept. I don't have uncontrollable debt, eat and drink out often anymore when I changed who I spend time with.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Who we spend our time with definitely matters :) Thanks for sharing Lynne

[@juliabernuy9283]

Thanks for the great content in your channel 👏🏼 love your perspective and wisdom. Your channel is an inspiration for me. It has encouraged me many times. Have a great week ✨😊

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy to hear that, thank you so much Julia!

[@ruthhesson8599]

Don’t feel guilty. Guilt is a wasted emotion. You cannot change what happened, only learn from it.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I agree! :) Well put

[@stevenponte6655]

Some really great tips here. i have only just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your content. I am very curious to hear your opinion about countries like Netherlands, Sweden and Finland always topping the world's happiest lists. It gives us the impression that nobody is stressed, worried or unhappy in any of those countries (which i know is obviously not the case)

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

We are like magnets - like attract like. You become AND attract what you think.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I think there's some truth to this :) Thanks Chrisoula!

[@geethamenathil979]

Dear Vera u made my day 😀😀😀Geetha INDIA Kerala Thiruvananthapuram

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Vera I learned to be more intentional about relationships. Don't take things at face value. Thanks for sharing your dos and don'ts.❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Good one, thanks for sharing Cathy, have a nice rest of your weekend!

[@rebeccaluna1691]

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[@bumblebee_ms]

Hi Vera, just a warm hello to you from the winter cold Australia. I always love your videos. Cheers!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much for that!! :) Hope you're having a nice weekend so far

[@susan3372]

Vera, you are awesome!!!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thanks Susan 🤗🍵 Happy Monday!

[@sarinasuisse6933]

Great video, thank you❤️

[@izabelamaria1400]

Hi Vera, I really enjoy your content. I have been watch you for 3 years now. I was wondering would you be able to create a video about changes in life, how to deal with them, for example changes at work or loss of someone special in life? Many thanks in advance 😁

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Izabela!! 🤗🌷💕 I actually do have a video about dealing with big changes in life. It's an oldie, but I think the information is still good :) You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYaodIVog7uEp8k

[@annamuja1831]

Thank you Vera for a lovely video and great tips. Greetings from London.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Anna!! :) Hope you're having a nice weekend so far

[@chillibird2511]

Hi Vera I've been watching your videos for a while and they are verr y inspiring. It helps a lot to have that encourging information - take care 💜

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@mukundjere9230]

Hi Vera.... Another master stroke video... It helps us to improve various angles of our life.. Thanks. Enjoy moments 🎉🎉

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! 🤗🌱🌷 Have a happy Monday!!

[@minimalmomgreece]

Very nice, Vera!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much 🤗🌷

[@theresew9910]

Hi Vera so much great advice as always thank you I really appreciate it ❤️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it Therese, thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

[@katiemynette4285]

Heart of Kentucky. SIMPLE HAPPY ZEN. Hello beautiful VERA in the Netherlands. I still pray for you and yours. Have a blessed day. Katie.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Katie, I really appreciate that 🤗🍃🍓 Wishing you a lovely weekend!

[@lucytitus2183]

Vera, beautiful video and so so helpful! ❤️🤗

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy to hear it, thank you Lucy! Have a nice relaxing Sunday

[@normaosullivan9112]

Excellent analysis, thank you.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Norma :)

[@vk-i8533]

Thanks 😊. I love your channel.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@danjones3009]

What's with all the coffee mugs?!

[@zahra-uf9hp]

🌸🌸🌸😇tnx dear

[@SimpleHappyZen]

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❤

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👏👏👏

[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@joeoretti36]

YEAH YOU ARE TALKING WITH AN AMERICAN ACCENT DENN YOU SAY YOU RE FROM NL OR NEAR COUNTRIES , PLEASE IF YOU CAN TELL ME IF YOU RE AN AMERICAN IN THE LOW COUNTRIES 😃 DANKE

[@sylviabol640]

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[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi Sylvia! 🤗🌺

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☮️🌷🌍

[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Pardon I can't hear please speak clearly

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