Gyaan Psychology

  7 Simple Ways to Stay in the Present Moment 1. Focus on Your Breath Whenever your mind starts to wander, take 10–15 seconds to notice your breathing. Feel the air going in... and coming out... This is one of the simplest ways to bring yourself back to the present moment. 2. Do One Thing at a Time When you eat, just eat. When you walk, just walk. Trying to use your phone, watch TV, and talk at the same time pulls your mind away from the present. 3. Engage Your Senses Look at 5 things around you. Touch and feel 4 things. Listen carefully to 3 sounds. This grounding technique helps your mind return to the present moment. 4. Notice When You're in the Past or Future Whenever you feel anxious, ask yourself: "Am I thinking about the past or worrying about the future right now?" If the answer is yes, gently bring your attention back to what you are doing in the present. 5. Take Short Breaks from Your Phone Constant screen time keeps the mind searching for the next piece of info...