How I find joy by tuning in to the present moment

🌿 I IMMERSE MYSELF IN THE TASK IN FRONT OF ME

When I’m doing mundane tasks or chores, I put away my phone and immerse myself in the task in front of me. For example, when I’m folding laundry, I notice the textures of the fabrics in my hands and how the clothes look when they’re folded nicely on top of each other. In the past, I used to always watch Youtube videos when I was folding laundry because I found folding laundry to be so boring. Lately, I’ve been challenging myself to stop relying on distractions to keep my mind occupied, but to instead really embrace the present moment, even if it’s a little boring. A lot of times we try so hard to avoid boredom, but when we lean into a “boring” moment, we start to notice all the little things that we may have overlooked before, and it allows us to find joy in the simplicities of life.

🌿 I SAVOR THE MOMENT WHEN I’M EATING OR DRINKING SOMETHING

I focus on chewing my food more intentionally and practice gratitude for the different flavors. When I’m drinking a cup of coffee in the morning, rather than mindlessly gulping it down, I take each sip more slowly, allowing myself to really enjoy the warmth and comforting aroma of the coffee. It’s a chance for me to feel grateful each morning.

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