Ann and Carol expand the discussion on “Make Every Moment Count” - a previous blog post authored by Ann. They talk about what it means to “Be in The Moment”. They share insights from each other’s experience on why it’s important to practice more mindfulness in our daily lives, and what are the obvious and not so obvious reasons to do so.

Other takeaways include what makes being in the moment so difficult these days and when you do it, it’s like a form of meditation which research has shown has demonstrably positive effects on our overall well-being. They share tips, tools, and techniques on how to practice present moment awareness and how doing so expands time and can actually pause the linear flow.

Listen to find out more about:

1. Expanding time
2. Slowing down
3. Experiencing the gifts life's little things bring
4. The power of our mind
5. How to take a photograph - the power of observation
6. Mindfulness for creativity
7. Mindfulness for stress relief
8. The physiology of control and mindfulness
9. The multiple functions of our cells
10. How meditation is helpful for pain control
11. Being more conscious
12. Finding your reset button
13. The Oasis of being in the present
14. Role of letting go and acceptance
15. Serving others by being present
16. Gratitude
17. Mindful moments - reminders
18. Silence is golden
19. Creating a balance

Present Moment Awareness: A Better Way to Stay in Control by Deepak Chopra, M.D.Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing by Andrew WeilDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal NewportLazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment by Thaddeus Golas

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