The proliferation of screens and social media has fostered a growing divide between individuals and their real-life experiences, leading to varying degrees of distraction. These distractions, whether chronic like phone use or occasional like overthinking, diminish engagement in the present moment. This disengagement can extend to significant periods of one’s life, resulting in a loss of memory regarding past experiences. Ultimately, cultivating presence is integral to enriching one's life, as moments shape our overall existence.
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 time you savoured the moment like you do a nice meal, or a sleep in? Today we are discussing the power of mindfulness, and the power of staying present, including:
- The three biggest enemies to staying present
- The psychology of disassocation
- The psychological benefits of living in the moment
- What the world's biggest happiness study says about staying present
- The 3x3x3 mindfulness method
- Embracing your 'romance' moments, and more
Listen now to learn about the art of noticing, staying present, and feeling life fully.
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