As a cofounder at Apple, Steve Jobs had a lot on his plate.
It was enough stress to make the average person drop to their knees and crumble, unable to meet the expectations that were placed on them…
Steve Jobs knew this, but he was able to block all of it out with one simple mindset shift.
If you could adopt the same mindset that he used to run one of the biggest tech companies in the world, just imagine how powerful you could be in your day-to-day tasks and projects…
Popularized by Eckhart Tolle, this simple mindset shift has helped tens of thousands of people transform their lives, and it can do the same for you.
This mindset revolves around ‘living in the now’…
But before you think of this as just another cliche, allow me to explain why this helped Steve Jobs become one of the top achievers the world has ever seen…
‘Living in the now’ is a way to bring yourself back to the present moment, allowing you to find peace and clarity amidst the chaos. It’s about acknowledging and accepting your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
It means to be fully present, aware of where you are and what you’re doing, not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you.
Now, here’s the good news: You can adopt Steve’s mentality and start ‘living in the now’ as soon as today, and it doesn’t require any drastic changes to your life.
Here are a few simple practices to get you started:
1. Mindfulness Bell:
Set a few alarms on your phone before the day starts. When you get these alarm notifications, consciously take a few moments to think about everything you’re experiencing in that present moment.
Everything from what you see, what you smell, how your body feels, all of it. Deeply embed yourself into the ‘now’. You’ll be shocked at how much better you feel.
2. Practice Gratitude:
This is one of, if not the biggest key to transforming the way you feel (mentally) on a day-to-day basis.
And when your mind is right, everything else will begin to fall into place.
We’ve outlined, in depth, everything you can do to make gratitude a huge piece of your life in our Gratitude Sidekick Journal.
This practice helps shift your focus from what’s wrong in life to what’s going right, and you won’t believe how much it will change your outlook on life…
3. Start Meditating:
At a set time everyday, take just 5-10 minutes to get to a quiet place, close your eyes, and just be present with your thoughts. Think about your struggles, and really dissect them. Think about the simplicity of life, and everything that’s going well for you.
We’ve also given you an in-depth way to master meditation and make it one of your greatest assets in our Meditation Sidekick Journal.
Jerica S. struggled with different meditation methods for years before getting our journal. After using it for just a few weeks, she sees meditation in a new light, and even enjoys doing it.
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Remember, living in the now is a practice, and like any other skill, it takes time to develop. Be patient with yourself and know that each moment is a new opportunity to start again.
But you can see drastic differences in your quality of life by simply implementing these practical tips today.
Wishing you peace and presence,
The Habit Nest Team
P.S. Another great way to master mindfulness and ‘living in the now’ is by starting your morning off strong.
By being mindful, grateful, and ‘in the now’ as soon as your day starts, you’re much more likely to have a great rest of your day…
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