Words that Inspire: Present
Are You PRESENT?
Dictionary*says:
Now existing or in progress; being in view or at hand.
What it REALLY means:
Staying focused on what is currently happening in your life; living in 'the now' as opposed to the past or the future; the place where you exist, enjoy, impact and choose.
Why it MATTERS?
Being aware of where you 'spend your time' impacts your happiness and stress level. When your thoughts are in the past - rehashing a disappointment or wishing for how things used to be OR in the future - worrying about what is to come or hoping that things will get better, you are missing out on your PRESENT, your actual experiences.
PRESENT in Action:
I recently completed a Stress Manangement/Meditation Class. The instructor started the 8-week class by saying "All stress comes from time traveling...either worrying or fantasizing about the past or future." Over the two months of the course, I began to understand the power of this statement. When we choose to pay close attention to the PRESENT, stress is reduced.
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* (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, 1977, G. & C. Merriam Co.)
About the Author
Julie Cohen, PCC, is a career coach. She helps her clients clarify and achieve their professional and personal goals including greater career satisfaction, life balance, leadership development and personal growth. For questions, comments or to discuss this article, Julie can be reached by visiting http://www.juliecohencoaching.com/contact.html
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