Most of us have a tendency tolive in the pastor the future.

How often do you find yourself thinking about what happened yesterday, orwhat might happen tomorrow?

How does this affect your life and well-being?

Woman with hands extended as if to hold the sun while she lives in the moment

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Notice Your Surroundings

One way to be in the present moment is bynoticing your surroundings.

Take this opportunity right now.

Close both eyes and take a deep breath, then open them and really take in where you are.

If you’re working on something,give it all of your attention.

make a run at write at least three things you are grateful for in your life right now.

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Focus on accepting things as they are and not on how you want them to be.

Starting a daily meditation practice can help you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings.

This can, in turn, increase the amount of time you spend in the present moment.

Mindful Moment

Need a breather?

Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people increases your own positivity and happiness levels.

How often are youeating your lunch while watching TVat the same time?

One quick and easy method to try is the4-7-8 breathing technique.

How many times have you been doing something else and found yourself checking social media?

If you need help with this process,talking to a therapistcan be very helpful.

They can give you tools and techniques that may make living in the moment easier for you.

Work on focusing your thoughts and attention on the other person.

When you find your mind wandering to other thoughts, gently redirect your focus back to the present.

Ask open-ended questions and reflect back on what the other person has shared.

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