Our mind is often caught up by thoughts of what has happened or what could happen. When focusing our attention on one thing in this present moment, our minds are not able to get lost in the past or the future.
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Sep 11
Ask What You Need, Not What's Wrong
The next time anxiety, insecurity, or discomfort shows up, skip the diagnosis for a moment. Notice what’s happening in your body and ask, “What do I need right now?” Maybe it’s reassurance. Maybe it’s space. Maybe it’s one deep breath. You can respond to the experience without tu ... Show More
7m 3s
Sep 9
Make It Before You Judge It
The next time you feel inspired to write, speak, draw, build, or share something, notice how quickly judgment enters the room. Then give yourself one simple instruction: keep making it. Don't require the inner critic to approve before you continue. Let the work exist before you d ... Show More
6m 12s
Sep 2024
227. The power of staying present
Our attention is constantly being pulled in every direction: we're thinking about the past, overthinking the future, getting notifications from our phones, information from our environment. When was the last time you truly slowed down and enjoyed the present? When was the last ti ... Show More
37m 57s
Aug 2021
Dealing With Nagging, Worrisome Thoughts, Day 4 Your Focused Mind
"The constant nagging in your mind of undone things pulls you out of the present -- tethers you to a mindset of the future so that you're never fully in the moment and enjoying what's now." ~ Neuroscientist, Dr. Daniel J. Levitin Are you finding it hard to focus these days? If so ... Show More
11m 49s