A simple trick to lower stress and be more present

It can be so easy to rush from one thing to the next with a million things on our minds, constantly thinking, “What time is it? What time is it?”

And not only is it easy to be busy and rushed, it’s often worn as a badge of honor. “Look at me, I’m so important.” Or, “You think you’re busy, let me tell you my story…”

But this only gives us a false sense of significance and leads to stress and not being present. For me, I need to make a conscious effort not to “start” work before I actually start work. To not be checking the clock and thinking of all I want to get done while I’m listening to my three year old.

Next time you find yourself obsessively checking the time, change the question you’re asking from “What time is it?” to “What’s this time for?”

You’ll be reminded of what’s really important and be able to be more fully present.