Do This To Anchor Yourself In The Present Moment
“It’s about incentivizing presence.
So here’s an exercise to try: The next time you become aware that you’ve wandered into thought, maybe even pondering the big questions of life, bring yourself back to the present moment.
You could be in your car. Banging out a memo at work. Drinking your breakfast smoothie in the kitchen. Whatever.
Once you’re re-centered, look around, orient yourself in the moment in front of you and say something like this to yourself:
“Okay, I’m in the car/office/kitchen. Right here and right now is where any spiritual messages or growth will come to me. There’s no need to think or ponder or wander off. Because being in this moment is where everything will happen for me.”
The point of this is to give you extra incentive to live in the moment. Because if all the good stuff of life comes from being anchored in the present, isn’t that where we want to be?”
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✨Takeaway: Life truly happens in the here and now. Not when we’re imprisoned in our minds. When you notice yourself drifting into thinking, use this exercise to bring yourself back to the present.
✨Reflection: Would you try this exercise?
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@innateJoy9602
Ooh I didn't know this was an actual exercise sorta also haha, I certainly have used a similar something to ground myself when I feel overwhelmingly anxious at times. Oh and yes, it definitely works. Becoming aware of the surroundings, what you're doing etc. Something that help even more is to use the 5 senses techniques too, specially "sense of touch", it is the easiest to *believe*/ focus on when experiencing a loss of connect with reality, and surroundings, I feel.
Thankyou for sharing, Joy!💛
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
The 5 senses technique is great to!!
I think that's the first one I ever learned!
I'm glad you are able to use grounding exercises to ground yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed!
Thanks for reading Sun<3💛💫
@innateJoy9602 Appreciating the moment and living in the present is the best way to value life. I'm currently trying similar exercises in order to start rewarding and appreciating myself more. What's great with this exercise is that it's very easy to try and there are no excuses about a busy schedule as it take less than 1 min. Thank you for this exercise and I will definitely incorporate it into my routine!
@calmDew1576
Yes! Exactly! It doesn't take up much time at all!
Thanks for reading Dew<3💛💫
