“If it’s comfortable, it doesn’t change you.”

Without feeling grateful for what you have, it's almost impossible to live a fulfilled life. But, do you take things for granted without noticing? In this episode, Coach Elix and Steven the Medium discuss how you can live a beautiful and fulfilled life just by being present in the moment. 

In this episode you will learn:

Why you take things for granted

How to stop taking things for granted

Practical exercises to train yourself to be present in every moment

Timestamps: 

[02:00] Life updates!

[06:32] Here is why you may be taking things for granted. 

[10:00] What does it mean to be present? 

[12:53] 2 questions for you to help you determine if you are present in your life. 

[14:53] What are the kinds of things that most people take for granted? 

[16:58] How to remember what actually matters. 

[22:13] The only thing you can do to STOP taking things for granted (and how your life loses balance).

[29:00] A practical exercise to train you to stay present in ANY situation (7 day exercise). 

[39:53] 4 things you can do everyday to stay present every moment. 

[43:52] Why you should commit to being present. 

4 Key Takeaways: 

When you don’t stay present in the moment life passes you by. It becomes really easy to take things for granted. We have a tendency, as humans, to assume that tomorrow is guaranteed. The reality is that it really is not. When you are present in the moment, you create an opening for things that you desire to happen. 

You are most likely to take for granted the steady things in your life. Examples can include your health and family. These things seem permanent, but they aren't. We know this on an intellectual level. 

If you are living in the present, you will be living a balance. You will be moving with the mothership. Not being present is what upsets the balance in your life. 

Getting to the present is like climbing a mountain. The top is the present, so think of it is a journey. You need tools to help you climb. One tool is the 7 day exercise (29:00). Another tool is establishing a daily gratitude practice. 

 

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