Often times, life can feel overwhelming and as if you’re constantly moving at a fast pace.
It can be easy for our minds to become so consumed with staying ahead that we lose sight of what we currently have. It’s important to be mindful and stay present, and enjoy every moment life has to offer.
I put together four simple, easy ways to stay present that can help turn ordinary daily activities into something extra special.
Make a Cup of Your Favorite Beverage
Whether you’re working, heading to church, curling up with a good book or watching your favorite tv show – grabbing a cup of your favorite beverage can make your day a little extra special.
For me, I love a cup of coffee with my favorite creamer first thing in the morning. The caffeine gives me a much needed boost to take on the day. I also love a cup of hot cocoa sometimes in the evening when I’m curling up watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Anyone else watching this season?
TIP: If you’re also a coffee lover, invest in a good coffee pot and make your own at home! It’s quicker and cheaper than driving to your local Starbucks, and you can find so many great DIY recipes of your favorites on Pinterest. Let me know if you’d like to see some coffee DIY recipes on the blog!
Be Engaged
Wherever you may be or whatever you may be doing, be engaged with that place and activity. This requires our mind to focus on the task at hand, and to disregard any extra tabs that are open up there. 🙂
I know multi-tasking is very common, but it’s unfortunately not always the most effective. Giving your entire being to a task for a set amount of time is better than trying to juggle 82 things all at once.
TIP: Set a timer on your phone for a specific amount of time and solely work on one thing. Try this method and see if it helps you get things ticked off your to-do list more efficiently!
Dedicate an Amount of Time Just for You
I’m all about having a good morning routine and getting up before my husband does, but I know that not everyone is a morning person. Choose a time that works best for your schedule and do something you really enjoy.
Too often, we are so focused on taking care of others that we tend to forget that we need to take care of ourselves too. You cannot pour from an empty cup, my friend.
You deserve to have time for you, even if it’s just a half an hour to read a new book or to watch an episode of your favorite show. Whatever you choose, use this time to relax and recharge.
Practice Mindfulness Daily
When I was in college, I developed a habit of always looking ahead. When I wasn’t at school, I was at work and then it was home to sleep.
I was constantly thinking of what I needed to do next, and trying to juggle everything. When I first started dating my husband, I was in the midst of this work/school chaos. Then, I had three very important things to keep up with, as well as other things in life.
While this helped me graduate college, be successful at work, and have a good relationship – it also made me feel tired, overwhelmed and stressed out.
Try to stay mindful and center yourself in the present moment, and be thankful for all that you have. Notice the blooming flowers, how beautifully green the trees are, how cozy your cardigan is…literally anything that makes you realize that you can still have a good day even if you’d had some not-so-good moments in it.
TIP: Write down those moments in a journal, your planner, or on your phone, and even set reminders throughout the day with positive quotes or affirmations.
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading some my easy ways to stay present. Life is so short and it’s up to each of us to make the most out of each day. I’m wishing you all the very best in your quest to stay present.
Let me know how you stay present in the comments! If you gained something from this post, I would be forever grateful if you could please share it!
Let’s Chat!
Do you try to stay present and enjoy common daily activities?
How do you make time for yourself each week?
What’s your favorite beverage?
I love practising mindfulness. It really does help to keep my mind healthy, and boosts my productivity for doing so! xo
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That’s wonderful, my friend!
These are all really good ideas!
Jennifer
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Thank you so much, Jennifer!
Great reminder and tips. It’s so easy to get caught in the day to day.
Thank you so much, Angela! I completely agree with you.
these are amazing tips to stay present.
meditation helps for sure!
thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Hari! You are so right on meditation!
Yes to mindfulness! Being present in the moment is a tough one for me but I work on it daily. Great tips Ashley!
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I’m with you, friend! It’s a constant work-in-progress for me. Thanks so much!! 🙂
Staying present is so important! Thank you for these tips!
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Absolutely, Rach! Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
Practicing being mindful is seriously such a life changer! I actually just wrote a long post on that exact subject haha, it really helps slow life down a bit when things are too crazy xx
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It truly is! That’s awesome, haha, I can’t wait to check it out! 🙂
I’m naturally anxious. I worry about what’s going to happen next week without finishing the current one. It takes a lot of practice to become mindful, so I keep trying my best to do so. These are important and useful tips! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing these. Presence in every moment has been such a strong intention of mine that isnt always easy. I created a morning routine during this pandemic that has really benefited me and I find so necessary.
XX Angelica
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That’s wonderful, Angelica! A good morning routine really does help, and I’m with you – it’s difficult sometimes to stay present, but oh so helpful.
It’s so important to practice daily mindfulness! Great tips hun
xoxo
Lovely
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Thank you so much, Lovely!! I hope you have the very best weekend! 🙂
Very often simple solutions are the most effective ones! Thank you for sharing
Elegant Duchess xx
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You are so right, friend! Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment! 🙂
loving your words of wisdom!
-Didier
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Aww, thank you so much for your kind words, Didier! 🙂
I love this so much! I have found myself getting checked out of my life so easily, so I will definitely be practicing a few of these. Dedicating time each day to myself and practicing gratitude has made such an impact on my life already!
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I’m so happy you loved it, friend! I hope this will be super helpful for you. 🙂 That’s so wonderful!
such a great post with great tips !
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Thank you so much, Shianne!!
Ah yes being present is easier said then done. And even more these days with social media and the trying times we are living in. These are tips and wonderful advice. I think taking a digital break and going for walk also helps.
Allie of
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It sure is, Allie. It’s a daily work-in-progress for me. The virus has definitely thrown me off, and I’m sure it has many others as well. Thank you so much, I’m so happy you found my tips helpful. 🙂 I love those ideas, taking a walk and a digital break are both fantastic ways to stay present and mindful!
Self care is very important to reload the batteries. I love to do an at home spa, read or take a walk outside.
xx Simone
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Love those ideas, Simone! I need to do an at-home spa night!
This is so important, it can be easy to be swept up in the busyness of everyday life!
Thanks for sharing and I love the post it notes.
Laila
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Absolutely, Laila! Thank you so much for reading! I’m so happy you liked the post-it notes! 🙂
Such a great post!
xx- Nina
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Thank you so much, Nina!
I love this post! It’s so easy to forget how many great things are happening right now. I love taking a second to take a look around and think about all the things I am grateful for.
That’s wonderful, Emily! It really does help put things in perspective for us.
These are all really great tips!
I love having a morning routine to get my day off to a good start
Julia x
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Thank you so much, Julia! Me too! 🙂
These are all great suggestions, Ashley 🙂 I especially like ‘making my favorite beverage”, it’s so true. I look forward to my morning coffee everyday. Very informational.
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Thank you so much, Maria! 🙂 It’s funny how something as simple as our morning coffee can help boost our day, isn’t it?
Very good tips 🙂
Thank you, Kinga! 🙂
Such a positive mind set! Enjoyed reading 🙂
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Aww, thank you so much, friend! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your sweet comment! 🙂