Do you ever notice in your daily life that your body is where you are but your mind is in different places? Millions of thoughts come and go through our minds within minutes, and trying to control these thoughts is a futile and tiring effort. Mostly living in the present moment; It is overshadowed by thoughts about the past or the future.
Staying in the moment, coping with what needs to be done, responsibilities and stressors in life, makes it difficult for you to fully live the "present time".
Being in the moment; Stopping thoughts doesn't mean not thinking about anything else other than the moment. Being able to stay in the moment; It is a skill that can be learned and improved. The mind that takes us to the future with the things to be done in life, and to the past with the effects of our experiences and events; As efforts are made to stay in the present, the capacity to focus on today will increase.
The important point here is that; The aim is not to think about the past or the future at all, but to focus only on what is happening and what we are doing at that moment. What is targeted and achievable considering the mindset; Even though our thoughts and attention are directed to different places, we can consciously realize this and invite our attention to the present moment and develop this skill.
Why Should I Develop This Skill?
Staying in the moment exercises that you have established as a habit in your life. ;
✓ Improve your attention,
✓ Enjoy the moment more,
✓ Have a rested mind by taking a break,
✓ Eliminating the feeling of chronic fatigue and burnout,
✓ Reducing the possibility of making mistakes due to distraction,
✓ Increasing your motivation to work,
✓ Making you more energetic and enthusiastic about your work. It will make it easier for you to continue.
Staying in the moment and enjoying the moment becomes easier by directing our attention to the "present moment" using our 5 senses. With 5 senses (Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell), Focusing Attention on Breath and Body and Mindfulness practices; The first steps to living a more aware life are being created.
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