Why you should live in the present

You can't be fully present in the moment when your attention is split between ten different things. Learn to enjoy the moment and revel in the exclusive nature of the experience

Feel your senses:
Feel the breeze on your cheeks. Enjoy your cup of tea without bothering about your deadlines. See, smell and hear what's happening around you. Soak in experiences even though there an element of ordinary quality about them. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Take a walk under a moonlit sky.

Get enough sleep:
Too much of dependence on technology has played havoc with our sleep habits. When we're tired, it's hard to focus on anything. Being short on sleep leads to lack of concentration and makes us feel fatigued and irritated too. To live in the present moment, you need to feel relaxed. Getting a full night's sleep is important to revitalize the mind and enable it to engage with the world.

Spend less time on social-networking sites:
Social networking can be addictive. Virtual life and relationships might look very attractive but there's no substitute to real life. If you want to revel in life and live every moment fully, then do keep a check on the time you spend on social networking sites. Learn to draw a dividing line. Stay away from technology for some time during your waking up hours. You need not cling to your phone or lap top as if it's your lifeline.

Exercise:
Physical activity puts you in touch with your body and its capabilities. It gives you a feeling of pushing your boundaries. When your heart's racing and the adrenaline's flowing, it's a wonderful feeling. Even if you are not into heavy form of exercises, just going for a 30 minute walking can give you time to introspect, revel and enjoy.

SOURCE: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/