Be Present & Do More!
Do you ever find you cram more into a day than is humanly possible? If so, it’s likely you’ve been conditioned to believe that more action equals more productivity. The truth is that continuous action is much more apt to leave you feeling exhausted, uninspired and a bit numb to your experiences. And really, who is actively in search of that?
Being present is a proven remedy that I encourage you to put into practice. This means you intentionally choose to invest your time and energy in what matters most. You align your actions with your vision and values. You practice being fully present and staying engaged in each experience. Notice how it feels as though time is slowing down as you actively focus your attention in the now.
- Look at your calendar and see if your time is aligned with what matters most. Determine if there are any adjustments needed.
- Make it a practice to take a few deep breaths between activities to recenter and reconnect. Stilling the body and mind for a even a few minutes each day makes it easier to stay present. When you find your thoughts are in the past or future, take a deep breath and pull yourself back.
- As you consciously practice being present in each experience, pay attention to how it feels and see what you learn about yourself.
“Life is now.
There was never a time when your life was not now,
nor will there ever be”
–Eckhart Tolle
Get good at living!
Maryanne
