The secret behind having a healthy body and mind does not only depend upon what you eat and how fit you maintain your body but also how you live in the present moment. Living in the present moment is all about living the present moment earnestly and wisely without worrying about the future, mourning for the past, or anticipating troubles.
When you aren’t living in the present moment, you become a victim of time. It’s because your mind gets pulled into the future or the past or both. Of course, it is natural for one to spend moments thinking about the past or daydreaming about the future. Yes, it may seem harmless, but to an extent, it’s unhealthy to your mind and body.
Why you should live in the present moment
When you identify the impending dangers by associating with things that happened in the past is essential for self-preservation. However, when your life becomes dictated by emotions and thoughts attached to past events as well as potential future outcomes, being peacefully rooted in the present becomes difficult.
That is just one of the reasons why you need to live in the present moment. Other reasons include;
- Having anxiety all the time
- Always have your mind wandering about
How to live in the present moment
Fortunately, you can put a stop to thoughts of the past such as what happened, what could have happened, what you thought happened vs. what actually happened and what will happen in the future by the following tips;
- Eliminate unneeded possessions
If you have any item that keeps you stuck to the past, then it’s better you stay away from it. By removing these items, you’ll stop living in the past and start living a new life in the present.
- Always appreciate the moments of today
Always strive to soak yourself in the present moments and appreciate each moment – the sounds, the smells, the sights, the sorrow, and the emotions. All these moments will one way or the other be impactful to your life. However, once the moment passes by, move on to the next.
- Put a smile on your face
Each day comes with a long list of endless possibilities. Therefore, start each day with a smile. By doing this, you’ll be taking control of your attitude on that day as well as help you to keep it optimistic.
- Forgive and forget past hurts
Yes, someone crossed your line, betrayed you, or cheated on you. Holding on to these past emotions will harbor you to move forward. In worse scenarios, you’ll start planning on how to revenge in the future. Always choose to forgive and move on from these resentments you have towards another person. These past sad memories will impact your mood today and prevent you from living in the present moment.
- Dream about the future, but work hard for it today
Dreaming big helps you be motivated to move forward. Work hard for that success you are looking for by setting your goals and planning for the future now. Working hard today is always the first step towards living your dreams.
- Don’t dwell on past success
If you are still talking about the accomplishments you had in 2017 or what you accomplished yesterday, then probably you’ve done nothing today.
- Fight off addictions
Addictions in life hold us hostages. They prevent you from living in the present moment and can ruin your future. Find some help to get out of these addictions that hold you onto the past.
Conclusion
Choosing to live your life in the past or the future robs you the true living and meaning of life. All other moments are not important to you; therefore, always live in the present moment, and you’ll enjoy life.