10 Tips to Start Living in the Present Moment

Choosing to live in the past or the future not only robs you of enjoyment today, but it also robs you of truly living. The only important moment is the present moment. Consider this list of ten tips below on how to live in the moment.

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[sparkleunleashed]

10 tips how to live in the moment
1. Remove unneeded possessions 1:15
2. (really) Forgive past hurts 1:37
3. Fully appreciate the moments of today 1:57
4. Smile in the morning 2:17
5. Appreciate your job 2:37
6. Dream about the future but work hard today 3:01
7. Don't dwell too much on past accomplishments 3:26
8. Stop worrying 3:48
9. Think beyond old solutions to problems 4:07
10. Overcome addictions 4:30

Thank you man...your vids always easy to understand and you managed to made it seems easy to do

[micheleohmer]

Tell us Fall has arrived, without telling us Fall has arrived? Joshua wearing a long sleeve black shirt😀 Another great video!

[federicacaruana]

Living in the present moment is my long-term goal.

[susannegiesen]

Thank you so much for this video, Joshua. I'm going to move soon and I'm so afraid. I moved quite a lot in my life, but I been living here for almost 30 years now, my Kids grew up here, so much memories. I'm in the process of decluttering for some years but now I have to let go of so much more and I'm worrying all the time. Your Message nearly brought me to tears, because it was a feeling like a help from above. Sorry If this might sound strange. Thank you and god Bless you and your Family.🍀

[kimba]

Bless you for these videos that help get us back on path! They are gentle reminders that are impactful.

[lizziemcdougall]

I appreciate the advice about worrying. Worrying does take away from enjoying the present and from feeling at peace. Most of the things that I worry about are not serious; many of the things that I worry about are not likely to happen. Your framing of this worrying as keeping someone from being in the present--I am worrying about the future or about the past. It is better to be in the present. Thanks for another great video!

[TuanNguyen-kxdc]

You always seem to have impeccable timing. I was thinking about this exact topic today. I don’t want to be an old man with the regret of never living in the moment. It’s a gift from God, the present. As always it was a great video.

[kurtellsworth]

sometimes I go to bed early just to get tomorrow started; it's a new day full of possibilities.😁

[mylifesings-mariaklingshei]

#4 - smile in the morning😀 This is the BEST ADVICE I’ve heard in a long time! Brilliant!

[wabi_sabi]

You exude health and wholesomeness. I aspire to achieve such a balanced approach to living and benefit greatly from your succinct and direct content. Thank you for the sage advice, your words will help me along as I continue to work on maintaining a positive outlook. Peace

[carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi]

as a person who has been practicing Buddhism and trying to recharge my spiriual side, i can say that both effective, positive gratitude and taking time 'in the moment' is important.

This is not to say not to plan for the future, nor learn from the past. It is the BALANCE that is key.

Keep up the good work and actionable information Joshua!

[vanessajones]

Well summarised and a great reminder video. Thank you.

[tinalemna]

Just the video I need. I worry all the time. I’m going to save this and watch it again. Thank you 🙏🏻

[cimmerianbloke]

Another great video, I really love your take on life, and the no-nonsense you distill in your content. God bless...

[VeganMangoQueen]

✌🏼🌱💚 I appreciate that my job let’s us volunteer during work hours so we can get out and help others plus a nice break from staring at computers

[pinkroses]

I never much paid attention to how visual clutter and excess is another opportunity to make you think about the past or go to a negative space until minimalism

[mrswikbug]

Joshua your videos are best. Short, sweet and to the point. I always have a smile afterwards. Keep on doing what you love

[VerdureVision]

I really needed this message today. Thank you for the excellent advice. 🙏❤️ In this moment, I feel compelled to write out these tips and place them in prominent places in my home…for a gentle reminder…and to begin getting “unstuck.”

[cheraybisaya]

Seems simple, easy, basic but takes a lot of discipline, prayer and reminders. Thank you for this, God Bless!

[susanbliese]

I have learned a lot from you. Grateful for you and your family sharing your lives as examples.