Being present isn’t easy, but it’s the difference between living your life versus just watching it happen. Episode 352 digs into why it’s so much harder than anyone tells you, and how to actually be more present. It’s out now, see below for more details. Plus, read on for a reminder about how your mindset shapes your reality. So, let’s talk!
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Episode 352: How do you live in the present more?
‘Being present’ sounds like the simplest advice in the world… until you try to do it, and it turns out to be the toughest thing ever. This episode is about why being present matters, and why it’s so hard to be present even when you try to be.
This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m digging into the practicalities of living in the present more as a tool for better mental health. This isn’t yet another list of breathing tricks or five-minute rituals that never sticks; it’s about why being present actually matters (hint: it’s got far less to do with your mood, and a lot more to do with who you’re becoming), and why it’s genuinely so hard to do, especially when the world feels heavy and uncertain… and when the idea of ‘presence’ can start to feel like an unattainable goal. I’m taking an honest look at why your mind resists the present by default, and I’ll step you through a handful of realistic and practical ways to actually show up for your own life… instead of just supervising it from a distance. If you’ve tried the usual ‘be present!’ advice before and it never really stuck, this episode is the missing piece.
👉 Ready to start being more present in your life? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: Being present is tough because your mind isn’t built to make it easy. Episode 352 explains why, and how to overcome that challenge so you can be present more. 🙂
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Tip of the Week:
And while you’re thinking about living in the present more… here’s a tip from my archives, specifically Episode 299 about how your mindset shapes your reality:
A healthier mindset is built, not found… one small choice at a time.
From the episode: “You don’t control every fact of life, but you do control your mindset. The story you tell yourself about what’s happening, and who you are, and what’s possible is entirely up to you. And the way you look at the world shapes how you experience it. When you choose to focus on kinder and more accurate stories, the way you feel about life and yourself begins to totally transform.”
And if you’d like a refresher on how your mindset shapes reality, go and check out Episode 299.
Have a great week! 😃
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