10 tips to start living in the present moment
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Gautama Buddha
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Living in the present
Living in the present moment means no longer worrying about what happened in the past and not fearing what will happen in the future.
Consider this list of ten tips below on how to live in the moment.
Don’t dwell on past
Don’t dwell on past accomplishments
If you are still talking about what you did yesterday, you haven’t done much today. There is still plenty of time to build upon past successes and create more memories and achievements for future you.
Stop worrying
You can’t fully appreciate today if you worry too much about tomorrow. And since worry has never accomplished anything for anybody, redirect your mental energy elsewhere.
Remove unneeded possessionsMinimalism forces
Remove unneeded possessions
Minimalism forces you to live in the present. Removing items associated with past memories frees you and allows you to stop living in the past.
Smile
Start each day with a smile. You are in control of your attitude every morning, keep it optimistic and expectant. Be intentional about it and you’ll find yourself doing it every day without even realizing it.
Think beyond old solutions
Think beyond old solutions to problems
Don’t get locked into a “but that’s how we’ve always done it” mentality. Yesterday’s solutions are not today’s solutions.
Conquer addictions
Addictions in your life hold you hostage. Find some help. Take the steps. And remove their influence over your life. Allow yourself to live in the moment addiction-free.
Fully appreciate the moments
Fully appreciate the moments of today
Soak in as much of today as you possibly can – the sights, the sounds, the smells, the emotions, the triumph, and the sorrow. Do not forget to take them in and truly appreciate them.
Forgive past hurts
If you are harbouring resentment towards another human being because of past hurts, choose to forgive and move on. Let go and choose to be present in the moment instead.
Love your jobIf you
Love your job
If you just “survive” the workweek waiting for the next weekend, you are wasting 71% of your life. There are two solutions: find a new job that you actually enjoy, or find something that you appreciate about your current career.
Dream about the future, but work hard today
Dream big. Set goals and plans for the future. Working hard today is always the first step towards your dreams. Dreaming about the future is only productive when combined with action taken today.