A lot of people have a hard time focusing on what they're doing. Learn how to focus on living in the moment and enjoy your life to the fullest.
Have you ever been somewhere- but your mind wasn’t? You were thinking of something or someplace far away, and it was as if your body and mind were in separate places. You weren’t present in the moment. What would happen if you focused on where you were at the time, and if you did every time? Join Mysticsense to find out. Discover the benefits of focusing on the present and what happens when we don’t. Then discover ten deceptively simple ways to live in the moment and get the full benefits of the here and now. We can’t go back to the past, and the future isn’t here yet, but at least we have today. Find out ways to make the most of it.
Why Focus on the Present?
There are many different things we gain from focusing on today, and the moment we are in. If you’re focused on the present, you don’t miss anything. You create memories of good times, and you get to fully enjoy everything going on.
So You Miss Nothing
There are amazing things happening all around you . The plants are growing beneath the ground in the warm months, and their seeds are incubating in the ground, gathering strength to burst forth to the surface in spring. Children are growing, people are learning, smiles and laughter are happening, and people and all forms of life are sharing love. You won’t miss those things or anything else if you stay fully focused on the present! A good place to be where you don’t want to miss a thing is in a safe space. Learn about safe spaces here: Sanctuaries - How to Create Safe Spaces
To Create Memories
The human memory holds countless beautiful moments we experience from birth to death. If you are paying attention to what is happening where you are at this moment in time, you can experience those. If you are not consciously paying attention, you wont have the chance. Memories of good times are things we hold onto once times have passed, relationships end, or people who we love pass away. Once the moment is gone, the only thing we have left of a good experience is the memories of it. The more great memories you make with someone, the closer you will grow. A big part of our lives is making memories, so pay close attention to what is going on right now to make them happen! Unlock the power of your memory here: The Mysterious Power of Memories
To Fully Enjoy Things
Let's face it, bad times happen. So, it's important to pay extra close attention when good things happen. If you're tuned in to what's going on, you can fully enjoy everything. If you're not paying attention, you can't. Your mind will be off someplace else, thinking of other things, and you'll only be able to enjoy a little bit of the wonderful things that are going on. So, stop thinking about other things, focus on the present, and you will get the most out of it. Geminis love to fully enjoy things and you can read about them here: Gemini Traits | Star Sign in The Spotlight
What Happens When We Don’t?
On the flip side, when we're not focusing on what we're doing, we miss out. We miss things that happen, because we don't notice. We lose connections with other people, and we are never, ever satisfied with what's going on.
We Lose Connections
A famous photograph shows a group of young people snapping photographs at an event, while someone who is old enough to be their grandmother is fully focused on what's going on. Maybe the grandmother didn't get as many photographs, but she fully participated in what was happening. When we are looking at our cell phones, thinking about how angry we got at work today, thinking about how someone just cut us off in traffic, or trying to remember what we forgot to buy at the store, we miss out on what's going on. So, focus on the here and now, and think about those other things another time. One thing you won’t miss is gossip and you can read how it hurts and how it also helps us here: The Benefits and Dangers of Gossiping
We Lose Connections
When you are someplace with somebody, and you're thinking about something or someone else, the connection that you could form with them goes away. When you are looking at your cell phone, trying to hurry to go do something else, or feeling annoyed that you had to bother with meeting up with someone, it compromises your ability to connect. You're not going to be best friends or lovers with everyone you meet, but you will with some people. So, why not pay attention while you're with them? Sometimes, the person you're connecting with isn't your favorite person, but they might surprise you. Take a chance and completely focus on the people who you are spending time with, and you might discover a powerful connection you were never expecting. Pisces love to connect with the people they love and you can read about them here: Pisces Traits | Star Sign in the Spotlight
We Are Never Satisfied
Of course, we all want things in life, and some people are constantly striving for the best in the quest for excellence and the perfect experiences. We can forget to enjoy the present when we do this. We can constantly think about what we would rather have, what we would rather be doing, or who we feel is better. This can create chronic dissatisfaction and makes us absolutely miserable. There's nothing wrong with wanting more, working on yourself, or setting goals. Just don't set yourself up for constant misery by always thinking about other things besides what you're doing because you think that nothing you have is good enough. Learn about how to end chronic dissatisfaction here: Learning to be Satisfied When You’re Never Happy
How to Live in the Moment
So, are you convinced that it's very important to live in the moment and it will make your life better? Good. The best thing about it is, It's easy to do. There are ten simple techniques that you can follow. Things like accepting that all we have is now, not having expectations, and to uplift other people, for example. Even if you just do a few of these ten tips to live in the moment, you will find yourself enjoying things more, being more present, and living your best life yet. So, what are you waiting for? Read on to find out ten easy ways to live in the moment.
All We Have is Now
Accept that the past is gone, and the future is not yet. All we have is the moment we live in. Focusing on that is the first step to living in the present. Of course you will have pleasant memories of wonderful times in the past. You will make plans for the future. Just don't focus too hard on the past or the future, or you will lose sight of what's going on now. If you put all your time into planning your wedding, you won't be aware of the wonderful weekend that you have away with your fiancee now. If you work too hard at saving for the future, you might forget to live for today. Some people say that the future is not promised, because it isn't, so make the most of today.
Unplug
Social media took the world by storm. Cell phones, computers on our watches, and the digital era in general changed our lives drastically. It makes it easier to connect to people who don't live nearby in an inexpensive way, and it plugs us into seemingly limitless databases of knowledge. Some people stay glued to their social media, cell phones, and computers so much that they lose sleep, lose connections, and aren't focused. So, unplug and pay attention to what's happening now. You can plug back in later. One thing you might want to plug into is past life connections and you can find out how here: How to Spot a Past Life Soulmate Connection
Focus on People
One easy way to focus on the present is to focus on the people who you are spending it with. Tune out background noises and distractions when you are having one-on-one conversations with people. Make the people who are in your life a top priority. Smile At strangers on the street. Wave hello to your neighbors as they're driving to work in the morning. Take the time to eat meals with your family at the table instead of watching TV. Focusing on the people who you are spending your life with is a great way to be present and here and now.
Have No Expectations
One of the biggest mistakes we make is to have unrealistic expectations. We tell ourselves ahead of time exactly what an experience should be and what we deserve to gain from it. Then, when we show up and things don't go exactly as we expect, we become highly disappointed. Instead of creating scenarios in our minds, let's go in with no expectations and see what will happen. We might have hopes, and we might know what we deserve, but give things a chance and see how they develop. One thing we rarely expect is for grief to strike. Find out how to deal with grief here: How Can We Deal with Loss and Communicate with the Dead?
Listen
Stop talking, and listen to what's going on. Listen to the sound of the wind moving through the leaves on your nature walk. Listen to what people are saying to you and ask questions for clarification. Listen to every note the musicians make when you visit the Symphony. Listen in the silence of your heart when you've asked the powers that be for guidance. Stilling your own voice so that you can hear the voices around you will help you to be present in the here and now.
Stop Searching
If you are always reaching for the “next big thing” you cannot enjoy what you are currently doing. For example, you woke up. Every day that you are alive is a chance to make something wonderful happen. The greatest, biggest things don’t happen everyday, but you can make good things happen. Smile at someone who doesn’t look happy, and watch them suddenly smile and feel better. Move animals out of the road to safety instead of running over them, and watch them move on with their lives, safe for another day. Reach out to someone you have not spoken to in a while, and hear the joy in their voice. These things are greater than we realize. Positive affirmations can help you to stop searching for other things and you can read about those here: The Power Of Positive Affirmations
Do What You Love
Being present is easier if you love what you are doing. If you’re unhappy, your mind will wander, and you will daydream about things you’d rather be doing. That is easier said than done sometimes, isn't it? If you are working on your career and you are miserable at your job, the last thing you want to do is focus on someplace where you don't want to be. It might feel better to daydream about the better places and things. Go ahead and start doing things you love. Even if you can't do everything you love. If you're stuck in a dead end job, start classes so that you can move into the career that you want. After work, spend time with the people you love and engage in hobbies. Don’t put happiness on hold. Do what makes you happy now.
Take Chances
Have you ever wondered what could have, should have, or would have happened if you had taken a chance you wanted to? Don’t let yourself feel that way ever again. Take chances now. Ask your crush out on a date. Every long-term relationship begins with one person asking the other to spend time with them. Try out that new hobby you are interested in. It could turn into a lifelong passion. Go someplace you have never gone before and discover new places, experiences and people. Try new food. Learn a new language. Take chances and live a full life! Sagittarians love to take chances and you can read about that sign here: Sagittarius | Traits Star Sign in the Spotlight
Go with the Flow
One of the biggest mistakes we make is trying to control everything. We can’t. Sometimes, all we can control is our reaction, even in the most difficult of situations. There will be times when we have more control and choices in things, and there will be times when we have none. During those times, it's best to just hang in there, tolerate things in the best way we can, and then move on when things are finally over. This too shall pass.
Uplift Others
Being present means paying attention to other people and giving them love, praise, and positive energy. Pay attention to the positive things about other people, and point those things out to them. Brag on people to other people, focus on the positive, and really encourage people in every way you can. One way to uplift other people is to choose love. Find out how here: The Case for Always Choosing Love
Focusing on the present helps us to fully experience everything that's happening, and make beautiful connections and memories. Simple ways to be present include stopping and listening to what's happening, taking chances, and focusing on the people around us. Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow isn't here yet, but thank goodness we have today. Let's make the most of it.
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