definition: Focus only on what’s happening right now—don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future. 🕰️
example: I’m doing homework, but instead of thinking about the next task, I focus just on this one and do it 100%.
application: When you catch yourself stressing or overthinking, pause. Breathe. Then lock into what you're doing now.
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Similar ideas to 2. BE PRESENT
Don’t let your mind wander, keep it in the moment, focus on what’s happening around or within you.
The past is set and the future unpredictable, either take action or stop worrying about them, as it accomplishes nothing.
Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.
Oprah Winfrey
Move your focus out of the past to stop worry and out of the future to stop anxiety. With presence comes a calm collection of thoughts and feelings. Eckhart Tolle’s
Mindfulness is all about focusing on what’s going on at this very second.
But, this could be anything that encourages you to think in the now, such as reading, exercising, doing a simple task like organizing your workspace, or calling a friend.
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