The Journey to Intentional Living

From corporate corridors to mindful meadows—discover the path that shaped my approach to lifestyle design.

My Transformation Story

For over a decade, I navigated the demanding landscape of corporate strategy, achieving conventional success while feeling increasingly disconnected from what truly mattered. The turning point arrived during a solo retreat in the Ozarks, where the quiet wisdom of nature illuminated a different path forward.

That experience sparked a profound reevaluation of priorities, leading me to blend my analytical background with emerging insights from mindfulness research, sustainable living practices, and holistic wellness traditions.

Today, I guide others through similar transformations—helping individuals exchange overwhelm for intention, depletion for sustainable energy, and societal expectations for authentic self-expression.

Jen Hargis reflecting during a walk in nature

Core Principles

The foundational beliefs that shape my approach to lifestyle transformation.

Purposeful Direction

Intentional living begins with clarifying what truly matters—not what society dictates. We map unique values to create lifestyles that feel authentically fulfilling rather than merely impressive.

Cyclical Awareness

Nature operates in cycles, not linear sprints. By aligning with natural rhythms—daily, seasonal, and life-stage—we access sustainable energy instead of relying on exhausting willpower.

Integrated Wholeness

True wellbeing emerges when we honor all aspects of self—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—rather than optimizing one area at the expense of others.

Jen Hargis conducting a workshop in a serene setting

My Methodology

I employ a three-phase framework that respects individual pace while ensuring tangible progress:

Awareness Foundation

Identifying current patterns, unconscious drivers, and authentic desires through reflective exercises and mindful observation.

Intentional Design

Co-creating personalized lifestyle architectures that align daily practices with core values and long-term aspirations.

Sustainable Integration

Implementing gradual changes with built-in flexibility, ensuring new habits become natural extensions rather than temporary fixes.

Personal Insights

Vulnerable truths from my own journey that inform how I support others.

Nature as Teacher

The forests and meadows of Oklahoma taught me more about sustainable rhythms than any productivity seminar. I now incorporate nature-based wisdom into all guidance.

Mindful tea ceremony with natural elements

The Art of Pause

Learning to embrace stillness—rather than fearing it—transformed my relationship with time and productivity. This practice forms the cornerstone of my mindfulness teachings.

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