{"id":250783,"date":"2023-06-29T15:48:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T07:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/10-ways-to-live-in-the-present\/"},"modified":"2023-06-29T15:48:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T07:48:15","slug":"10-ways-to-live-in-the-present","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/10-ways-to-live-in-the-present\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways To Live In The Present"},"content":{"rendered":"

How often do you find yourself brooding on what happened yesterday or what might occur tomorrow?<\/p>\n

Arlin Cuncic, MA, founder of About Social Anxiety, a handy website that offers assistance to individuals with social anxiety disorder, reminds everyone that dwelling on regrets or fears only hinders one to truly experience a happier, more fulfilled life.<\/p>\n

\u201cConstantly thinking about the past and worrying about the future can make it difficult to enjoy the good things,\u201d she started.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are aspects which we are unaware of that might affect our life and well-being,\u201d the experts from the Benilde Well-Being Center (BWC) of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde added.<\/p>\n

Cuncic, who has worked in various mental health and research settings including the psychology department of the University of Western Ontario in Canada and the cognitive-behavioral therapy unit of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Multi-Health Systems, highlighted the importance of being in the present.<\/p>\n

\u201cLearning how to be more mindful and live in the moment can give you a greater appreciation for your life, help reduce stress, and minimize anxiety,\u201d added The Anxiety Workbook author.<\/p>\n

To guide the community to be more aware of themselves and their surroundings, the professionals listed top 10 tips, as shared through the award-winning mental health platform Verywell Mind<\/p>\n

1. Notice your surroundings.<\/h3>\n

Take this opportunity to observe your environment. Close your eyes as you take a deep breath. Open them. Take in everything around you.<\/p>\n

2. Focus on one thing at a time.<\/h3>\n

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Do not multitask. When your thoughts drift or you check on your phone, stop. Turn that attention back to what\u2019s in front of you. You are more productive when fully engaged.<\/p>\n

3. Be grateful for what you have now.<\/h3>\n

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Do not be absorbed in things you do not have. Instill gratitude. List the blessings you are thankful for. Review them on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

4. Accept things as they are and not how you want them to be.<\/h3>\n

Sometimes life is going to be different than how you want it to be. Acknowledge the things that are beyond your control.<\/p>\n

5. Practice mindfulness meditation.<\/h3>\n

It improves your concentration on current tasks. It helps you recognize your thoughts and feelings.<\/p>\n

6. Spend time with people who make you feel happy and fulfilled.<\/h3>\n

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Surround yourself with positive and supportive family and friends.<\/p>\n

7. Be mindful of everything you do.<\/h3>\n

Focus on the details of the activities that you are doing. It helps bring more present-moment awareness into your life.<\/p>\n

8. Do deep breathing exercises.<\/h3>\n

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Take slow regulated breaths to prevent feelings of negative thoughts or panic. It allows you to be more in control of your current tasks.<\/p>\n

9. Take a break from social media and technology.<\/h3>\n

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Continuously checking social media affects your ability to be present. Do not let technology take over. It prevents you from being sensible about what is really going on around you.<\/p>\n

10. Get regular exercise.<\/h3>\n

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A stroll in the park or daily yoga can help you stay more focused especially if coupled with meditation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Break free from the past and future! Embrace the present moment for a happier, more fulfilling life with these expert tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":250784,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-250783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-thetalk"],"zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250783","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=250783"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250783\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/250784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=250783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=250783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bourbon.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=250783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}