546-Update On “Being Present In The Moment” Exercise

Today I’m updating you on the mindfulness exercise and what I learned as someone who can’t seem to quiet her mind - ever.  Tune in.  

 

Transcript:

 

Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and in episode 527 I mentioned that I would report back on how intentionally being present had evolved and how it was going.  

 

First, I must admit that it was harder than I thought.  It felt like teaching an old dog new tricks.  I am such a forward thinker.  Someone who is always looking at the next thing that it was really hard to be in the moment for a long time.   I’m constantly distracted.  If we’re having lunch, I’m already planning for dinner in my head.    

 

With that being said, this was a good exercise and awakening for me to check myself.  This exercise forced me to be more aware and that was a generous gift.  When I caught myself drifting into future land, I stopped and tried to rein my thoughts back into the present moment.  

 

This often happened with a movie that was slow or one of our marathon board game nights.  I also have a little boy that is always talking.  He is a chatter-bug, and sometimes I didn't even realize he was talking. He’s also got a song in his heart, so if he’s not talking, he’s singing.  Again, it’s lovely and at times, I think I was missing it.  It had become so routine.  This exercise helped me be present and experience this on a deeper level. 

 

In closing, I have a lot of work to do.  Also, it was eye opening and I am going to try my best to keep it up over the holiday season and beyond.  

 

Speaking of holidays …tomorrow I am going to share my big December news.  Lucky for you, I am an over-preparer and what you get in December as a listener of Everyday Happiness is magic.  So join me tomorrow as I spill the Christmas tea, I can’t wait. 

 

Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious. 

 

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