CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Focus on being PRESENT
It can be a real challenge
living in the present moment because it’s all to easy to get sidetracked
thinking about the past, worrying about the future, or distracted by
technology!
Being present is something
you can practice on a daily basis. It
won’t happen overnight, but it’s something that if you’re paying attention to
and aware of, you will get better and better at living more in the moment.
Here are a few reasons why
it’s important:
1. You can improve your social skills, like speaking
less nervously and listening thoughtfully, with your attention focused on the
person you’re interacting with.
2. Also, you know that when you write, paint or do some
other creative work, you do a much better job when you are not thinking that
much. Things just “come naturally” and more easily when you’re living in
the present.
3. The “present” mind observes the world with more
clarity and curiousness… and suddenly ordinary things become more fascinating
and amazing!
4. Being present helps you steer away from stress. You
become more calm, centered, and can put things more easily in perspective.
5. It’s a great release from that horrible tendency to
overthink and over-analyze.
6. You become more open to new ideas and other people,
because living in the present strips away many of the barriers and prejudices
within your mind.
7. When you are in the present, you enter a playful
state of mind. You may even feel that many things become more enjoyable and
easier to do!
Simple ways to keep focused
on the present are by meditating, paying attention to your breathing, and by
focusing on who or what is in front of you throughout the day. Leave your cell phone ringer off, turn off FB
notifications, and keep your attention on the sights, smells, and sounds that
are around you!
Your challenge this week is
to practice being PRESENT! Are you in?
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