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The Perfect Present: Using Your Five Senses to Live in the Moment![]() "Yesterday is history. How much of your life is lost either dwelling on the past or worrying about the future? The reality is that when you are yearning for yesterday and either tempted or terrified by tomorrow, your ability to move forward will be confined by your inability to make the most of today. The key to throwing off your shackles is to put your effort into the present moment. Not only will you reap the rewards of enjoying a new awareness of everything around you, but also you will have a healthy and positive place from which to move forward in a constructive and fulfilling way. Utilizing the five senses, here a few simple examples of how you can practice "being present" or "living in the moment": Awareness of the present moment will make you feel in control of your life. Of course, learning from our mistakes, reminiscing over the past or planning for the future all have their places but after you've done so, let these thoughts go. Today is what really matters, irrespective of how imperfect it might seem and it is your attitude towards today which counts. You may have little control over things today but one thing is certain - you can choose and control your attitude towards today. Enjoy the present moment then without dwelling on earlier or later, yesterday or tomorrow, past or future. Be mindful of the gathering storm of your thoughts if they carry you away to another time frame under a cloud of pessimism. Quell the storm by reining in your mind and your actions back to the "perfect present" and the world will open up to you with all of today's wonderful opportunities.
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Article Tags: Change, Focus, Awareness, Intention, Relieve Stress, Simplify Your Life Life Coach, Transition Coach, Being Present Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/stress-management-articles/the-perfect-present-using-your-five-senses-to-live-in-the-moment-42442.html About the Author:
Vivian Banta (MBA/Coach U CTP Grad) is a life and transition coach who works with people who want to fully engage in their lives or who are experiencing changes such as relocation, career shifts, and personal relationship changes. To find out more, visit her website or contact her at coach@gardenofsenses.com to schedule a free, 30-minute personal coaching session.
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