Do you ever feel like your life is running on autopilot? Do you feel detached from experiences in your daily life because too much is going on or you are distracted? Being present and being mindful are vital practices for health and wellness. Mindfulness and presence exercises are a great way to reduce stress and stay connected to the experience that you are having.
What Is Being Present?
Being in the present moment and being focused on the now means that you are fully aware of the moment, and of what is happening. You are mentally there. Not disconnected by distraction.
Presence is a practice. Being mindfully present, and fully in the moment you are living in now has many benefits. Let’s check out some tips for staying present in your life.
6 Tips For Staying Present In Your Life
1. Pay attention to the signals from your body
Pay attention to what makes your body feel good. Pay attention to what kind of day makes you feel tense, sore or in pain. If you workout this applies to training as well. Check your energy levels. Do you feel like taking a nap, or going to bed and skip the gym today? If you are feeling motivated, but your body is tired, listen to your body. This is not the same thing as slacking. If you are a determined and consistent person, it’s ok to take a day off once in a while.
2. Really Listen
A good tip for being present is to focus on the person you are speaking with when they are talking. It’s easy to think of what your response is, or something else entirely when someone is talking. Practice really listening to what people are saying. The people you are talking to will also notice a difference.
3. Be a student of life
It is easy to worry about the unknown. A lot of people have performance anxiety or fear failure as well. Set your mindset to being a student of life. Take this a step further by being a student of life in the present moment. Participate in the events that come up in life and take the opportunity to learn and grow.
4. Celebrate the good stuff
It’s not just about gratitude. Once common suggestions for people is to be grateful. Instead this tip is to simply celebrate the “good stuff” in life. The little things in each day that are good are worth being present for. Taste it, feel it, and enjoy all of the good in your life.
5. Name the experience
Take a moment to check in with yourself and name the moment you are in. This does not mean saying something out loud. It is a type of labeling and bringing the mind to the experience you are having right now.
6. Make presence and mindfulness a practice
Being mindful and present is accessible to everyone! It takes work and practice to habit like many other types of practices. It is worth it to add in these practices to help you be present to the moments and events in your life.
These are just a few ways to live in the present moment and focus on the now. Once you change your life and start living this way you will find even more reasons to enjoy this way of life.
Try out various lots of habits and practices to help you learn to be more mindful. Have fun experiment with new and creative ways to add mindfulness and presence to your daily routine.
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