Being present exercises

These 5 exercises are some good ways to get started.

• Do a mindful body scan. ...
• Write in a journal / “Morning pages” ...
• Visualize your daily goals. ...
• Take a mindful nature walk. ...
• Conduct a mindful review of your day. ...
• The Present Moment – Alan Watts Wisdom from The Motiv8. ...
• Sam Harris – It Is Always Now from AJ Salas.

1. How can I be present in the moment?
2. Why Being present is important?
3. What are 3 activities that promote mindfulness?
4. How do you stay present and mindful?

How can I be present in the moment?

6 Ways to Live in the Moment

1. Focus on the now. In order to live in the moment, you need to focus on the now. ...
2. Pay attention to the small things. Notice the world around you: the small things. ...
3. Smile. ...
4. Perform random acts of kindness. ...
5. Give thanks. ...
6. Don't worry.

Why Being present is important?

However, there are many benefits to being present. Practicing mindfulness can boost your memory, increase your focus, reduce stress, improve your emotional fitness and more. And, most of all, learning how to be present will help you live with passion and purpose.

What are 3 activities that promote mindfulness?

Mindfulness activities for adults

• Walking meditation. Walking meditation is exactly what it sounds like: a form of meditation you practice while walking, often in a straight line or circle. ...
• Mindful driving. ...
• Single-tasking. ...
• Mindful eating. ...
• Mindful gardening.

How do you stay present and mindful?

6 Simple Steps to Being More Mindful

1. Start when it's easy. ...
2. Pay attention to something you do every day. ...
3. Approach situations with curiosity. ...
4. Remember the four T's. ...
5. Breathe whenever you can. ...
6. Ground yourself physically. ...
7. Here are a few of my favorite mindfulness resources: