About TIME INTENTIONAL
Meet my grandparents, Janet, Dale, and John. They passed away at 62, 66, and 64, respectively.
None of them made it to retirement. None of them got the "someday" they were saving for.
TIME INTENTIONAL exists because of them.
I'm Alyssa Towns — writer, beloved granddaughter, and someone who thinks about time and meaning probably more than is socially acceptable. Watching three people I loved deeply run out of time before they expected to changed how I view every aspect of my life: what I value and why, my relationships and who I surround myself with, my career, and how I spend my “free,” or non-working hours. Losing them made me want to live differently — intentionally.
It took me three times to truly absorb how precious our only life is. And then, I started writing about it because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And it turns out, I’m not alone.
What to Expect from TIME INTENTIONAL
TIME INTENTIONAL will land in your inbox every Sunday. It’s for anyone who:
Values your time (over traditional measures of success) — it’s a finite and precious resource
Is on a journey (or wants to start) thinking about what an intentional life looks and feels like to you
Intends to become more aware of and comfortable with the idea that time is finite and temporary
Seeks inspiration and ideas about intentionality
TIME INTENTIONAL isn’t about time management “hacks,” tips, or tricks for getting the most out of your time (although knowing how to structure your days is valuable, too). Instead, it’s more about building a life that allows you to answer the question, “If today were your last, could you take your last breath feeling satisfied with the life you’ve built and how you spent your time?”
I don't think anyone can answer that perfectly. But I believe the asking changes you.
Living a TIME INTENTIONAL lifestyle requires a holistic look at where and how you spend your time at work, home, after hours, across your habits, hobbies, and more. Actual time intentionality is about spending time on what matters most in a value-aligned way. It’s making the minutes and years count.
I don’t know that anyone can ever become an expert at spending time intentionally. I’m on this journey just as much as you are. But I know what it feels like to lose three family members in their early to mid-60s, and the fact that they thought there would be more time. I thought I would have more time with them, too.
But time is never promised. We have one life and one chance to enjoy it, and that’s worth chasing.
If you've ever felt like time is slipping through your fingers — or like you're living on autopilot through a life that should feel more like yours — I'd love for you to join us.
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