So what are some other ways to be in the moment? Doing the things we enjoy, as you guessed. This might be anything from engaging in one of our special interests to spending quality time with loved ones. After all, a big part of the reason we work so hard towards our future is to do more of the things we love so that ultimately we can be in the moment. For those of you who have strong family values, spending time with family can make us feel good because we derive a lot of our meaning from their presence in our lives. Whether it's simply going over to play a board game, watching a movie with mom and dad, or picking up some groceries together on the way home from school - spending time with family nurtures both physical and emotional needs. Now there is no point in spending time with family or loved ones only to not be in the moment distracted by things from your past or future, now is the time to be present. Some tips from experts to make time more enjoyable include being mindful and present when interacting with loved ones as well as not expecting anything in return so that your expectations don't cause disappointment.
Being involved in a specific interest is an excellent method to connect with your inner self, which will lead to contentment and enhanced life satisfaction. It's also a wonderful method to get into the present moment and forget about all other life problems. Some popular interests are photography, art or music as well as sports such as swimming or tennis. Engaging in a hobby helps you to feel relaxed because it takes your mind off of your current state of being. Stress has been scientifically proven to do things like age the skin quicker, wear on our moods, or create more inflammation in the body. A hobby can help you with all three! Plus you might be surprised at how quickly time passes when you focus purely on what matters most to you -- without any interference from anyone else. It's also not uncommon for people who practice hobbies to find themselves getting lost in the process and forgetting about their worries and getting "lost in the moment". This is where a Sapphire Spa can become a welcome addition to your everyday life.
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Another secret to being in the moment is to learn the art of self-gratitude. The key to self-gratitude is to take the time every day to consciously recognise things that you are grateful for. It can be anything that makes your life better - something you did, something someone did for you, or even just stating an observation about your surroundings like "I am grateful it's not raining right now."
Once you get in the habit of recognising all these little things, they will become ingrained in your subconscious and make it easier to feel content with what you have today (instead of always wanting more and live in the moment). Gratitude is the natural expression of an attitude of thankfulness, which is determined by appreciation of two things - by what we are grateful for, and how much it means to us. Beneath this attitude of thankfulness lies recognition on our part that life has been worthwhile and fair. Gratitude can be an appreciation of something that you have - be it time, money, good health, respect or beauty.
Saying thank you to the universe reminds us to stop and feel grateful about what we do have instead of dwelling on what we don't (or maybe say thank-you to the things that make your life easier). Whatever exactly makes you grateful in life; take a moment for yourself and give it some love. We all need some gratitude every now and then and this will allow you to be more present and in the moment.
The key to happiness is not materialistic. It all begins and ends with you, right now and the way in which you live your life today. Make sure you set aside some time to relax and be present in the moment rather than being constantly busy. This will ultimately make you feel happier with your life.
