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The following exercise program has been designed to get the mind firmly in the present, not yesterday or tomorrow but right here, right now. Its a particularly great exercise to become familiar with because it helps during times when you need to totally concentrate on an important task. There have been many times in the past when Ive been overwhelmed by the many different tasks on my to do list. Learning to become present has helped me to focus totally on one thing at a time and makes me far more effective in my work output.You can try one, more than one, or all of the following exercises to access the present moment and as you do them, retain your focus for at least three minutes. The longer you stay focused the longer youll be in the present moment. If you start thinking about dinner; whats on television; the shopping etc, then youre no longer in the present but the future or possibly the past. If and when this happens refocus on your breathing to again be aware of the present moment.Sit and be still, as in do nothing except become aware of the rise and fall of your chest as you breathe in and out, listening to the sound of your breath.To become fully present, right here right now, focus on what is happening inside your body. Do you have hunger pains? Are you cold/hot? Move your tongue around inside your mouth and feel your teeth. Hear the sounds of people, traffic, music and anything else that is around you at this present moment. Become aware of the colours around you, the colours of your clothing, the furniture, the seat youre in, the colours surrounding the windows and doors within your line of sight. Start to feel the texture of the materials you come in contact with. Right now feel the texture of the clothing youre wearing, is it soft, rough, cool, warm, fluffy? Do you notice the weave of the shirt, trousers or skirt youre wearing? Put your hands together and start massaging your palms. Do you notice the lines in your palms, does your skin feel dry, smooth or rough. Now massage the tops of your hands. Do you notice any differences? Concentrate only on what you are doing right now. Nothing else exists while you are concentrating on the task at hand. When you do this you are in the present moment, tomorrow and yesterday no longer exist there is only you and this moment. When you have conversations with others, be there with them. Listen attentively; match their tone, speed, volume and pitch and also their breathing rate. People can sense when youre not paying attention to them. Put yourself in their shoes. Do you want to be heard when you speak to others?Face yourself in a mirror. Practise smiling at yourself, poke out your tongue, notice whether your shoulders rise and fall as you breathe, inspect the colour of your eyes, are your shoulders straight or lopsided? Arch your eyebrows! Laugh at yourself! Be totally present with yourself it can be totally fun!If you still have some problems accessing the here and the now, team up with a friend or in a group. You could have the time of your life in the now, filled with much laughter and possibly an insight or two!Have fun!
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