Are you actually living your life… or just getting through the day? In this episode, I’m talking about how to be more present and why being present is essential for better mental health… because if you’re constantly distracted, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head, then chances are that you’re missing out on the actual experience of your life. And the truth is that learning to be present is one of the most powerful things you can do for your mental wellbeing. It helps to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, and it brings greater peace and clarity into your daily life. So if you struggle to slow down, or you find yourself worried about the future or stuck in thoughts of the past, this episode is for you; you’ll discover simple and practical strategies to stop missing your life so that you can reconnect with what really matters… starting right now.

👉 Ready to discover the power of being fully present? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: You’re not getting this time back — so learning how to be truly present helps you actually live your life, not just survive it. 😃

💬 Let me know:   What’s one simple thing you can do today to bring yourself back to the present moment?

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17181 

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 239: Discomfort https://ltamh.com/?p=14013 

Episode 281: Dealing with Anxiety https://ltamh.com/?p=16786

Episode 278: Dealing with Overwhelm https://ltamh.com/?p=16478 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Being present and mental health

1:17 The power of being present

3:37 What does it mean to be present?

8:37 Why being present matters

17:11 How to stay present

31:37 Final tips and next time

New here? Hi! 👋😃 Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the show that helps you improve your mental health. In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with extensive lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness. 

Visit ltamh.com for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos, or follow @ltamentalhealth on Instagram for mental wellbeing tips and updates.

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