Hello loves, ❤
I am slowly learning to train my brain on the present instead of spending my time trying to predict the future. Worrying is not preparing me for the worst case scenario the way I have been telling myself. It has only been making me more paranoid. It has only increased my stress levels.
There is no sense in jumping ahead to tomorrow, afraid of what might happen. “If you focus on the worst case scenario and it happens, you’ve lived it twice.” — Michael J. Fox
I am slowly learning how to silence the part of my brain that overthinks. Instead of staying stuck in my head, planning out my outfit for tomorrow or worrying about my meeting in a few hours, I am paying more attention to detail. I am paying attention to the taste of my coffee instead of chugging it. I am paying attention to the sound of my loved ones’ voices instead of taking them for granted.
I am slowly learning to appear present. I am listening when others speak instead of planning what I am going to add to the conversation next. I am looking others in the eyes instead of contemplating a way to exit the conversation soon after it begins. I am communicating better. I am acting as a better friend.
I am slowly learning to release my hold on the past. Instead of replaying my highlight reel on a loop inside my mind, I am taking steps toward creating a better now. I am taking better care of myself. I am learning to love myself. I am teaching myself how to say, “I am proud of everything I have accomplished and know even more good things await me in the future.”
I am slowly learning to worry less and live more. I am going to start listening to my gut, to my heart, and to my soul instead of relying on the pit in my stomach that warns me not to take risks. I am going to discover what makes me happy and spend a lifetime pursuing it. I am not going to wait until tomorrow to accomplish what I can do today. I am going to stop my trend of procrastination and live in the now.
I am slowly learning to stay thankful for every gulp of breath, for every step forward, for every thrum of my heart. I am not going take this moment for granted because I am fortunate to be living through it. From now on, I am going to make the most of my time. I am going to do everything I can with my world. I am not going to waste today.
I am slowly learning to exist in the moment because it gets tiring worrying about things that have already happened and things that might not even happen. I am sick of stressing myself out more than necessary. I am ready to live my life to the fullest. I am excited about where I am right this moment.
Wherever you are in the world, have a lovely day ❤
Thank you so much ❤
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Thank you for re-blogging ❤
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Oh my love this post ! Yes worrying is not good and training your brain to stop … not easy I’m a worrier . I must say I do not like thinking of the future. Never have. I live and go by one day at a time well in perspective.keep trying . Hugs
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Thank you so much for your kind words ❤
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Yes! And I completely on par with the Michael J. Fox quote. Why go through the pain twice, right?
And Anita, you’ll see my “The Get To Me Know Me” tag posted on my blog Tuesday morning (my time). 😉 Have you tried my goodies yet?
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I’m excited to see the post ❤ No 😦 Not yet, I've been quite busy. I will be doing the post shortly ❤
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No problem. 🙂
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Some days I can do it but it’s a daily struggle to retrain ourselves to be present.
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What a peaceful post. I can feel the new vibes coming through, and I know you will live a better life because of the decisions you’re making here.
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Thank you ❤
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I’m battling with the exact same thing. I’m living in the past and worried about the future and not sure how to.stop. It’s destroying me. Thank you for thos post
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I am so happy to hear that I am not alone ❤ Lets fight this battle together ❤
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I agree what worrying leads to nowhere but darkness and yet my brains don’t allow it to overcome it. This reptilian brain of mine is too powerful and it is destroying me.
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Yup, that’s what my brain consists of frequently… DARKNESS 😦
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Isn’t it awful?
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It truly is 😦
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When the brain won’t cooperate, can you use the body to feed it data that are happening now? For example, like this author shares, taste the drink, feel its temperature, listen to sounds around you, feel the texture of your pants. Feed your brain data of what is happening right now and see if it leads you to be present. Keep doing it over and over as training. It takes practice, just like learning any new skill. Try.
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I will definitely try it. I like the ideas Thank you so much for your input.
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This is so true. Have you read the Power of Now by Ekhart Tolle? Living in the now is all we have. ♥️
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No, I haven’t read it – I will have to put this on my list. What is it about?
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The book is intended to be a guide for day-to-day living and stresses the importance of living in the present moment and avoiding thoughts of the past or future. You will love it.
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Oo, I think I have to buy this – it sounds amazing.
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It’s such a good book that it will reprogram your brain to live in the now to experience joy. xx 💞
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Oo, I am excited ❤
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Let me know how you like it. 😘
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What worked for me was realizing anxiety was worrying about the past or future, & that I wasn’t in the now. So I decided to start a bunch of activities that kept me in the moment, & shut off any useless worry. So bought myself a guitar & started teaching myself thru youtube. Taught myself spanish online. Went to the dollar store & bought $20 worth of cheap art supplies & started trying to paint. THat I fell in love with, & started learning abstract with acrylics. I was hooked! Nothing shuts off my mind more. I forget any worries, & just get into my creative zone. Gardening too. Stuff like that 😉 And of course blogging loll Much love to you xo
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LOOK AT YOU! This is amazing – I am so proud of you. Maybe I’ll look into creating new hobbies ❤
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Haha thx 😉 Do!
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You know why they call it PRESENT because it is actually a present(gift) from God.Everyday we have the opportunity to be the better version of ourself.Worrying and stressing over tomorrow spoils the happiness and positivity of Today.You are so right in saying that you are ‘learning’ because these thoughts does not come easy, we have to train our brain and body to think positive and to live in present.
I loves your article.Such a beautiful beginning of my day.
Good wishes.
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Thank you for such a beautiful comment ❤
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I love you blogs.Very inspiring.
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Thank you for your kind words ❤
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This is something I’m also trying to work on. I’m a creative soul, and it’s hard for creativity to flourish when you spend your time in a constant state of worry.
Have you ever tried writing morning pages while you enjoy your coffee? At least three pages of stream of consciousness writing every morning – just whatever comes out without thinking about how it sounds. The point is that the words may be filled with pettiness and worry, but if you get it out there to start your day, it leaves your mind clear for other pursuits. And when you’re done, just tuck them away somewhere and don’t read them.
I started mine a couple of days ago, and I’m trying to stick with it for at least 3 months. I’m excited to feel the results. ❤
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I am happy I am not alone & you have also shared that you are on this journey too ❤ No, I don't write in the morning – Maybe this is something I should try ❤
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Hehe..relatable and wonderful!
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Thank you ❤
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“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
– Matthew 6:34
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Reblogging to sister site Success Inspirers World
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This is so hard for me! I’m trying to work on being in the moment, but it’s hard!
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That is such a hard one. Being mindful. I use to live in my head all the time. Right up until 4 months ago when I crashed. Hard. In counselling I learned about beong mindful. Present now. When I find myself beginning to fret over something that has already happened I remind myself it is in the past and I cannot change it. When I begin imagining conversatioms/behaviours in the future I remind myself I cannot predict the future and how others are going to react or what they will say. I make it sound easy but it is not. It is work but your sanity and well being are worth it. 😊
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Yes, it is all hard work – You cannot wake up & life is AMAZING. It’s hard work focusing on yourself.
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It is. But when you do the changes that are wrought are amazing. I cannot begin to explain how much more life you have. Or at least the changes have given me the ability to forgive and love myself which leads to a better life.
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