An Intentional Life: A Guide To A Slower And More Peaceful Existence

by Kathryn Bardsley

We've all been there at some point.
The day goes by in a blur, one blink and you miss it. You sit wondering how you got to this point, did you make all of the decisions that got you here knowingly?
Have you ever driven or walked to a destination without even thinking twice about which route to take? You get in the car, close the door, turn the key and the next thing you know, you've arrived. At some point your brain switched into a phenomenon I like to call 'autopilot mode'.
This book is about how to switch off autopilot and start to live a more intentional and wholesome life. The kind of life that you're proud of, the kind of life that fills you up, one you can look back on and think fondly about every intentional decision you made as the creator of your own story.
Life isn't about going through the motions to just exist and function on a daily basis, it's about really and truly living in each moment and having a clear vision of who you are. We live in a world filled with hustle and bustle, pulled from pillar to post, living life in the fast lane. It’s easy to feel lost and get swept up in the whirlwind that we call life.
This book is a pause.
It’s a gentle reminder to bring more intention into your days so you can enjoy life so much more. It’s a reminder of the simple things in life and how easy they are to overlook. You can either read from start to finish or dip into chapters that resonate to get more of what you love back into your life, and in turn enable you to live a slower, more intentional and much more fulfilled life.

Genres: Nonfiction

165 pages, Paperback

Published December 3, 2021

Reviews

[Kelly McClelland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've followed Kay on social media for quite some time and was excited to read her debut book.

This book is a lovely pause away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. I know I will refer back to it again and again when I find I need to refocus and ground myself. Kay's words are soft and soothing.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A super quick, fun read.

[Bookswithnoble-lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much!!
If you are looking to slow down and be intentional, this book is for you. I loved Kay’s personality, humour and insight. This is a fantastic book and I highly recommend!!

[Andrea J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great quick start guide for those wanting to slow down and live a slower, more intentional life. I recently found Kay on YouTube and instantly fell in love with her vlogs, so when I heard she had a book, I ordered it immediately. I love supporting indie authors when I can and I really enjoyed the tone of the book. It felt like sitting and having a chat with a friend who's further along in their slow living journey than I am. As a recovering workaholic and recovering perfectionist, I found the tips and advice easy, actionable, but also realistic. As someone with a chronic illness, a lot of "lifestyle" tips books lose me after the first page, but this one was really relatable and relevant and felt like I could adapt her ideas easily to fit my life. It's part book/part workbook and while I didn't fill in all the workbook sections, I might do them later on and I did still think through my answers as I read. Really well written and easy to read. You could read it in one or two sittings or read a little bit each day, which is what I did.

[Kristie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational book. Had some good messages to take from it and it was a quick read.