Live In The Moment! 10 Fun Tips To Be More Present

Connection is one of the most important aspects of life. It's important to remember that it all starts from within. We strive to feel connected and to belong. When this isn't the case, feelings of isolation and separation come into play, and we're immediately disconnected.

So here are 10 ways to deepen your connection to the present moment, whatever it may be:

1. Call a friend.

Just hearing the voice of another person has the ability to get us connected. We can practice empathy and compassion. We are taken out of ourselves and are able to truly listen and be there for another person. By doing this, we can get ourselves out of a place of feeling alone and isolated and deepen the connection within.

2. Listen to music.

Music is a great way to connect. It has the ability to get into our souls and bring about a sense of happiness and aliveness. This connects us with appreciation and brings about a sense of wholeness.

3. Breathe.

It’s just as simple as this: breathe. Take a deep inhale and a deep exhale. Ground yourself and enjoy the natural connection you have to life. Allow for the breath to connect you to how you're really feeling. Maybe you are feeling sad, lonely, anxious, or joyful. Breathing allows you to connect to yourself and your emotions.

4. Notice and reflect on something in nature.

Do you ever stop and look at the trees? The flowers? The sky? By taking a moment to stop and reflect on the natural beauty that is so present in our lives, we can feel the gratitude, the happiness, and the sense of connection to our internal and external realities.

5. Step outside your current surroundings.

It can be easy to feel trapped and suffocated, especially at home or at the office. We can go to a place of frustration and judgment. Sometimes it just requires our stepping outside to change the perception to one of appreciation rather than one of disturbance and disconnection.

6. Journal.

This is a staple for a deeper connection. By writing out how you're feeling, clarity and alertness are immediately present. You're able to dig within and understand how you are truly feeling and what is coming up for you. This gets you more in touch with your intuition and your truth.

7. Make eye contact.

Eye contact is a source of connection. Our eyes are windows to our souls, and when we feel more connected, we look into the eyes of another. Practice this today and notice how it brings about a sense of peace and serenity. We see ourselves in others, and others in ourselves.

8. Look at yourself in the mirror.

You are whole and complete just as you are. You are enough. You are beautiful. Notice this in yourself. Practice these affirmations in the mirror and connect with yourself!

9. Take a shower.

Showers are wonderful and soothing. Feel the water touching your skin. Notice the intensity of its contact on you. Feel the water temperature and get a sense of how your body reacts to it. How does it make you feel? What are you thinking about? Showers allow for us to be present.

10. Write a gratitude list.