Being present is easy to say but hard to implement. As men, we love to solve problems and get things done. This often causes us to be somewhere else in our heads when we are with people, which can damage our relationships and our work abilities. If we are somewhere else in our brains, we will often miss things in the moment.

Being present is a skill we can practice and improve. It’s not something that is only for those who have that ability. We can all practice it and improve at it.

When we become more present, we can have better relationships and be more successful in all our endeavors.

• The past is a reality in our lives
• Good or bad, we must deal with events of our past or they will affect the present
• No matter the past that happened to us, we can’t let it affect the present in a negative way
• Bad past events - we relive or live out in an unhealthy response
• Good past events - We live in the past and don’t recognize today
• We must learn how to process our past and then live in today

• Living today takes focus and work
• We have to decide to live in the present
• Be still and know that I am God
• This is a reality many don’t get cause they don’t slow down to let God speak to them

• We miss the present when we are so focused on the future
• Goals and growth are great and you should pursue them, but their purpose is to align our present
• We should not be so focused on the future that we sacrifice the present
• The habits of our lives in the present should feed the goals of the future
• Goals are there to motivate our present decisions

• Knowing your values helps you live in the present
• Get our free Values Start-up Kit to help you begin your journey of thriving

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