Living in the Moment and Truly Appreciating Every Day
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Living in the moment is about appreciating every day and learning to savor whatever life throws at you. When you appreciate things more in life, you age gracefully and can better face the challenges that come your way. In other words, mindfulness and appreciation make you a happier, healthier, and more grateful person.
Here are six different ways to help you live in the moment and appreciate every day:
Start Each Day with Positive Affirmations
Every morning, start your day off by saying positive affirmations out loud. Remind yourself of all the things you must be grateful for and set an intention for how you want to feel that day. This simple practice can help you stay mindful and focused on the present moment to enjoy your day to the fullest.
End Each Night with Gratitude
Think about everything you are grateful for at the end of each day. This can be simple things, like having a bed to sleep in at night or people who care about you. When you focus on the good things that happened during the day, you will feel better and be able to sleep better at night.
Be Realistic about Your Expectations
When living in the moment, it’s important to note that not everything will always go according to plan. This means you need to be realistic about your expectations and avoid getting too hung up on things that don’t work out.
Practice Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to help you stay in the present moment and appreciate it every day. This practice involves focusing on your breath and being fully present now, without thinking about the past or future. With regular practice, you can learn to stay more in the moment and appreciate life just as it is.
Don’t Avoid Difficult Emotions
While staying positive and optimistic is important, it’s also okay not to feel good all the time. If you find yourself struggling with negative emotions like sadness or anxiety, try to accept these feelings without judgment and let them pass naturally. Being happy all the time is not realistic, and avoiding difficult emotions can end up making you feel worse in the long run.
Find Ways to Be Present in Everyday Activities
Finally, remember that living in the moment doesn’t have to be an exercise or a special activity – you can practice it in everything you do. This can be done by creating a mindful space, tuning into your body, or simply taking slow and deep breaths. By practicing mindfulness in everything you do, you can truly appreciate every day and live your best life.
Conclusion
In the end, learning to live in the moment is about finding peace and happiness and being intentional about savoring all the little moments that make up your life; the good and the bad. If you want to age gracefully and face life’s challenges with more confidence and joy, start by embracing mindfulness and appreciation in everything you do. With some practice, you can learn to live in the moment every day – and truly appreciate every moment of your life.
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Dominique
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7 Comments
Tamara
This post is perfect for today. In Switzerland Easter Monday is a day off, and I used it to do exactly that: live in the moment and appreciate the day. I drove a good 55 miles to see cherry blossoms, brown bears and snow capped mountains.
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Dominique
I didn’t know that people actually celebrated Easter Monday until they started giving the kids the day off from school. I thought it was a recent made-up holiday. Thanks for the information!
I really like walking and looking around at nature and houses. Your trip sounds like fun!
Diane
I find that meditation is the key. I’ve gotten out of the habit and I can really feel the difference.
Jeanine
These are such great tips for living in the moment! It’s important to me, too, not just to age well, but to enjoy each day. Thanks for sharing them. Several are a good reminder for me, like starting the day with affirmations and ending it with gratitude.
Dominique
Thank you! Starting the day with affirmations is such a great habit! I need the reminder some days as well!
Angie Vallejo
Such good reminders! I often have to work on not avoiding emotion — I always feel I need to be the strong one for everyone else.
Dominique
I am doing better with expressing myself better as well.
It does feel better to no have to bottle it up, right