Why am I not living in the present?

The other reason why it’s so hard for us to live in the present is that our intelligent cognition simply denies its existence. Our mind views time as a continuous and linear process. Because it is continuous, any millisecond before the present moment is already past and any millisecond later is already a future.

How do I stay present with anxiety?

10 Ways To Live In The Present

1. I predict what will happen. And anxiety dictates that it’s mostly negative. This creates more anxiety. It’s a vicious cycle.
2. To live in the present as much as possible.
3. 1) BREATHE.
4. 2) Be a Minimalist.
5. 3) Smile.
6. 4) Forgive the past.
7. 5) Dream big, but work hard today.
8. 6) Do one thing at a time.

What is Hapathy?

1 : lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness drug abuse leading to apathy and depression. 2 : lack of interest or concern : indifference political apathy.

What happens when you don’t be present in the moment?

“When we aren’t present, we aren’t listening,” Mar Soraparu, an empowerment coach and yoga instructor at Studio Three, tells Bustle. The more present we are to each moment, the more we’ll remember about it. When we’re uncomfortable in the moment, our gadgets can provide a convenient escape.

What happens when you can’t focus on anything?

When you can’t focus, life becomes a struggle. Everything you do is harder and takes more time than it should. Work, school, relationships, and confidence suffer when your attention wanders. Spending more time accomplishing less is frustrating!

What happens when you can’t concentrate on anything?

When you’re unable to concentrate, you can’t think clearly, focus on a task, or maintain your attention. Your performance at work or school could be affected if you can’t concentrate. You may also find that you can’t think as well, which can affect your decision-making.

Should you stop planning the future and live in the present?

Many people have a habit of setting a future goal and deciding that once it’s achieved, they’ll be happy. Once we have a new apartment, a new job, a new relationship, or more money, the story goes, we can stop planning and live in the present.