15 Simple Ways To Be More Present With Your Family — And Yourself

How To Train Yourself To Really, Truly Live In The Moment ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan. 11, 2024 How can you be more present? That is, really, truly present? How can you be more engaged and grounded in the moment? It feels like an impossible question to answer, especially as a parent. The duty basically requires you to keep, at minimum, 1,001 things in your head, all of which can tug you away from the here and now. Then there’s the modern world, which is always pawing at you. Apps. Email notifications. News updates. All of these vie for your attention. The result: We’re physically present but in many important ways, just not there. This isn’t ideal. Who wants to be a bystander in their own life? But here's the thing: You can train yourself to be more present. Even better? Small steps can make a big difference. BE THERE Getty [15 Simple Ways To Be More Present With Family — And Yourself]( Being in the moment is more difficult than it seems.[But these simple exercises can help you get there.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Being present is not a superpower. It's a skill that can be developed with practice. FURTHER READING [Your Guide To Not Missing Out On Your Kid’s Childhood]( [How To Train Yourself To Really, Truly Live In The Moment]( [6 Ways To Calm Down When You’re About to Lose Your Cool]( LOOKING BACK [What I Wish I Planned For My Family A Lot Sooner, According To 12 Dads]( From family adventures to financial goals, [here’s what this group of men wish they prioritized earlier.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WORKING ON IT Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Getty Images [This Simple Trick Helped Me Solve My Impatience For Good]( One dad on how impatience was getting in the way of life — [and the routine he used to push through.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DAD SPECIAL Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Shutterstock, Courtesy of Andrew Zimmern [Andrew Zimmern's Butter-Fried Chicken Is A Crazy Good Family Meal]( Elegant, easy to prepare, and extremely delicious, [the recipe is one for the regular rotation.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WATCH THIS! damircudic/E+/Getty Images [If You’re Not Doing Guided Play With Your Kids, They’re Missing Out]( Play is important. [But more people need to get onboard with playful learning.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.