More of us should aim to live in the present moment more; this is also called living mindfully. It’s a method of being entirely present in the now, which means we don’t have to worry about what happened in the past or what could happen in the future. We deprive ourselves of the here and now when we choose to live in the past or look to the future all of the time, which can be a costly error.
Here are some strategies to begin living in the present; if you try them, you will be amazed at how much of an impact it makes in your life.
Go Minimalist
You can truly begin to live in the moment if you are able to eliminate any superfluous or undesirable items from your life. Getting rid of everything related to the past is a terrific way to start. If you struggle to let go of these objects, the best solution is to pack them all up and store them in a storage facility, or perhaps your attic or basement. Just don’t view them every day since they will transport you back in time; if the memories are awful, you will feel horrible thinking about them, and if they are nice, you will wish you were still there. In any case, they will not help you in living in the present.
Beat Your Addictions
Addictions such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, or the use of illicit substances (or even harmful levels of prescribed pharmaceuticals) can only hold you back and make it hard for you to live a totally free and present life. Their influence overpowers you, and they are harmful to your health. If your addictions are holding you prisoner, it’s time to get treatment. Smokers can use a variety of tools like patches and gum. Drinkers are welcome to attend AA meetings. Those who have a drug issue might seek help from professionals and enter rehabs. There are several options depending on what your addiction is, how it is affecting you, and what kind of personality you have.
Love Your Job
If you manage to get through the week feeling like you’re barely surviving your work and can’t wait for the weekend, you’re squandering your life looking forward. Five out of every seven days will be spent wishing for time to hurry up so you can get to the end of the week. The final two days are spent fearing the next week. This detracts from the pleasure of the current moment and, rather than providing an enjoyable weekend, makes it stressful.
The decision is simple: consider where you truly want to go and shift your career so that you can enjoy (nearly) every minute rather than just the moments when you’re not at work. If you are unable to find a new job right now, it is critical that you concentrate on the good aspects of the one you have so that it becomes a better place to be.
