1. Do One Thing At A Time
When you're doing something, like eating, be in the present moment, and eat! Think about the taste of the food, the texture of it, the pleasure of sitting at the table with your family and taking your time.
Not: Stuffing food down you, as you've just got back from swimming class and 10 minutes ago you were supposed to be meeting Angela for a drink at bla-bla place. Schedule time in for eating.
2. Do less.
If you have many tasks filling your day, you will of course be rushing from one to the next. Do each task with your full concentration and ditch tasks that aren't essential today.
3. Spend at least 5 minutes each day doing nothing.
Just sit, or lie, in silence. Be aware of your thoughts. Think of them as blades of grass popping up. How many are popping up each minute? You can even tell yourself, that it is okay to have some "down" time (down time is awake time relaxing) and your thoughts can be quiet for a moment if they want. Be comfortable with the silence and stillness.
4. Stop worrying about the future – focus on the present.
Are you always worrying about the future? What you are worrying about may never happen, and if it will...? Then deal with it in accordance with Tip 1. Take your time and sit and deal with it with your full concentration in the present moment.
5. When you’re talking to someone, be present.
When someone is talking to you, take the time to sit and spend the time in their present moment. It will make them feel so much more valued and this is your time to "listen".
Not: Making a mental note of all the things you need to buy at the shop and what time you need to collect the kids whilst your client explains why they are having a hard time at the moment.
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