I’ve been coaching someone who has been striving to be more “present”. Her mind constantly races to her to-do list of 50 things that need to be accomplished. She runs from one activity to the next, rarely enjoying the journey or the accomplishment.
She works long hours and has done so for years. That being said, her challenge isn’t a work/life balance issue. She enjoys countless “fun” activities with family and friends. She volunteers, goes out for dinner, regularly works out, enjoys the theater, and spends time with her family. Her challenge is living in the “here and now”—enjoying the moment. She wants to “stop and smell the roses” and live with more gratitude and appreciation.
She recently emailed this quote to me. She found it inspiring. She wasn’t sure who the author was so I can’t give credit. It reminded me how much I learn from others, each and every day.
Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself
that this moment is the only one
you know you have for sure.
What do you do to stay in the present? How do ensure that you “enjoy the journey” and not just the result?
Tags: being present, Beyond the Jargon, Calibra, Diane Hamilton, here and now, stop and smell the roses, stress, stress management, work/life balance
