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let me play all games like minecraft you can lean from it llike math and many other stuff

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No one can Beat YOU being YOU!
Be the BEST YOU, YOU can Be!

Grace Landry

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Create a playlist to match your mood. Music can change your mindset.

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Sarah Vaughan - Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Live from Holland 1958)

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Massage away the negative and heavy energy

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Massage away the negative and heavy energy

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I get massages once a month to release stress and toxins. It is also a great way to be in the moment and free your mind from work and home. That's the time I take to center myself.
D. Benton

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Find a Line Dancing Class and step out of your comfort zone and Move Your Feet.  You can also find classes on YouTube.
Karen Grant

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Take time on the weekend to walk for an hour. Play your favorite song and walk it off.
Karen Grant

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A hot cup of tea solves everything...there is research

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A hot cup of tea solves everything...there is research

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Exercising lowers stress and improves your mood

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Exercising lowers stress and improves your mood

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It pumps up your endorphins. It's meditation in motion. It also improves your overall health (The many benefits of fitness on your cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory and neuro systems). There's also the overall confidence boost when you see the improvement and results of how you look & feel when you exercise regularly.

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And YOU are worth it.

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Skyrim has been named as the best video game to promote mindfulness by Fandomspot after a study was done.

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Although it's more well-known for being frustrating (and perhaps wrongly so), we think that gaming could possibly be the next wellness trend. Forget Ring Fit and BoxVR, we're not talking for fitness, but rather mindfulness.

As part of our ongoing series of studies about how modern media affects the way we live, we were intrigued to find out just how much gaming could affect our mood and mental wellbeing.

Previous studies have shown that eight out of 10 (79%) gamers state that gaming provides relaxation and stress relief*, with well over half of c-suite executives taking daily gaming breaks,** and benefiting from meditation techniques and hits of dopamine***.

When we last surveyed our community members, we asked them to list the games that made them feel the most mindful and in a state of 'flow' (also known as being 'in the zone').

For the physical element of the study, 100 participants from a range of backgrounds, locations, gender, sexual orientations and ages (ranging between 18 and 72) were asked to test the games that were mentioned most often during the survey.

Participants were asked to game in two-hour stints, alone, using whatever consoles and peripherals that they would usually use to game but with the addition of them wearing a simple heart rate monitor to ensure that it didn't raise significantly to suggest stress or over-excitement. They were also asked to record via a questionnaire of how their mood shifted before, during and after gaming to highlight emotions, stress levels and how mindful they felt.

We also asked them for extra details about the specific factors in the game that they found relaxing or 'mindful'.

Here are the top 10 games for mindfulness and the elements that helped players get the most in the zone:

1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Repetitive battle mechanics, outdoor scenery, grinding for materials allow for games to keep focus and achieve small victories through the game.

2. Katamari Damacy

Repetitive game play with soft easy-to-view aesthetics. Katamari Damacy is easy to pick up and put down with simple game mechanics that can prove to be a quick remedy for a stressful day.

3. Tetris

Similar to Katamari Damacy, Tetris' bright colors, repetitive movements, and small victories prove for a mindful game.

4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Several games from The Witcher series were mentioned in the original survey, but the latest in the series captured our gamers with more grinding for materials and small victories in mini games.

5. Minecraft

Playing Minecraft without enemies was thought to be a great way to get creative and to lose oneself while finding and crafting materials.

6. No Man's Sky

This virtually boundary-less exploration game is incredible gaming and has no pressing objectives to stress out players with.

7. Euro Truck Simulator

Big open roads with simple driving mechanics allow gamers to find their peace amongst the scenery in Euro Truck Simulator.

8. House Flipper

House Flipper's low risk opportunity for creativity without time constraints meant that it was an ideal game to unwind with.

9. Firewatch

Firewatch's open world allows for hours of exploration and puzzle-solving while looking for clues. Game settings also allow for less audio interactions with characters making for a blissful adventure.

10. Flower

Designed with the player's happiness at the forefront, Flower is a relaxing, visually stunning experience without enemies, objectives, or external pressures.

Do you have any favorite games to help you reach a state of 'flow'? Let us know!

* Statistics from Entertainment Software Association
** Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking
*** American Psychological Association and Koepp, M., Gunn, R., Lawrence, A. et al. Evidence for striatal dopamine release during a video game. Nature 393, 266-268 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/30498

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Skyrim Ranks As The Best Video Game For Mindfulness - FandomSpot

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Although it's more well-known for being frustrating (and perhaps wrongly so), we think that gaming could possibly be the next wellness trend. Forget Ring Fit and BoxVR, we're not talking for fitness, but rather mindfulness.

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Calmness is a human superpower. The ability to not overreact or take things personally keeps your mind clear and your heart at peace.
Faith Simmons

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Use the physiological sigh to offload carbon dioxide and reduce stress/anxiety.
https://youtu.be/rBdhqBGqiMc1

View sunlight approximately 60-90 minutes after waking. (Duration depends on sun's intensity).

View sun's rays in the evening (never directly in to your eyes)

Avoid bright lights from 10pm-4am (depends on bedtime)
https://www.verywellhealth.com/morning-sunlight-exposure-3973908

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Reduce Anxiety & Stress with the Physiological Sigh | Huberman Lab Quantal Clip

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At the start of each day write down three things you are grateful for and at the end of each day write down 2 additional things.

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When you take care of YOU FIRST, then it will ultimately IMPACT OTHERS in a POSITIVE way.

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Gardening decreases stress levels. Harvesting the fruits and veggies of your labor can promote a positive mood, free from anxiety and stress of daily worries.

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Here is a pic of one of my harvests.  Dr. Patton

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Be present in the moment. Notice your surroundings. What do you see, hear, smell, touch, taste? 

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Be present in the moment. Notice your surroundings. What do you see, hear, smell, touch, taste? 

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Many people want to learn more about how to live in the moment. Most of us have a tendency to live in the past or the future. How often do you find yourself thinking about what happened yesterday, or what might happen tomorrow? How does this affect your life and well-being?

Constantly thinking about the past and worrying about the future can make it difficult to enjoy the good things in your life in the here and now. Learning how to be more mindful and live in the moment can give you a greater appreciation for your life, help reduce stress, and minimize anxiety.

In this article, we will discuss how to live in the present moment more frequently, and some ways that can help you get back into living mindfully.

Notice Your Surroundings

One way to be in the present moment is by noticing your surroundings. How often do you take time out of your day to actually look around and see what's going on? When was the last time you sat down, closed your eyes, took a deep breath, and just looked at everything around you?

Take this opportunity right now: close both of your eyes and take a deep breath, then open them and really take in where you are.

How do the walls look?

What about the floor or ceiling-what patterns can you see there?

How many windows are there to your left and right?

How many lights can you count from here?

Focus on One Thing at a Time

When you are learning how to live in the moment, it is helpful to focus your attention on one thing at a time. While it may feel more productive to multitask and work on more than one thing at a time, constantly juggling multiple tasks makes it hard to live in the present moment.

While doing something that requires your full attention can seem overwhelming at first, be aware of how much more productive you are when fully engaged in a task. Compare this with trying to squeeze multiple things into one period of time or spending half of your energy on three different projects.

If you're working on something, give it all of your attention. When you find yourself thinking about other things or checking your phone because you don't feel like doing the task at hand, stop and turn that focus back to what's in front of you.

Be Grateful For What You Have Now

Part of living in the present moment is taking the time to be grateful for what you have now (not in the past or in the future). If you are constantly focused on things you don't have, you aren't taking the time to appreciate what you have right now at this moment.

One way to practice gratitude is to write a list of things you are grateful for and review that list on a daily basis. Try to write at least three things you are grateful for in your life right now. Alternatively, you can do a gratitude rampage, where you write out as many things as you can think of in a certain time period.

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Show Acceptance

If you want to learn how to be more present, you need to let go of how you think things should be and accept them for what they are. Focus on accepting things as they are and not on how you want them to be.

You cannot control everything that happens around you; sometimes life is going to be different than how you want it to be. Practicing acceptance will help you let go of the things in your life that are out of your control.

Practice Mindfulness Meditation

One way to live more in the present moment is by practicing mindfulness meditation. This type of meditation helps people become aware and increase their concentration on what they are doing at any given time.

Starting a daily meditation practice can help you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, which can in turn increase the amount of time that you spend in the present moment.

Find Positive Social Support

The kind of social support you have in your life can also play an important role in helping you learn how to live in the moment. When you are around people who are supportive and positive, it is much easier to be more present in your life.

Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people will increase your own positivity and happiness levels. In turn, this will allow you to focus on what is going well right now instead of dwelling on past or future events.

Be Mindful of Everything You Do

Whatever you are doing from eating to scrolling your phone, you should be mindful of it. How often are you eating your lunch while watching TV at the same time? This is one way you might distance yourself from what you are doing and not live in the present moment because all of your attention isn't on that task or activity.

Instead, try to focus on each meal while you eat.

How does the food smell?

How does it taste?

How is your body reacting to what you have eaten so far?

What sounds are around while you eat - phone calls, traffic noises from outside, music playing in the background.

Practice Deep Breathing Exercises

Deep breathing can be a useful technique when you are trying to learn how to live in the moment. Taking the time to sit down and practice a deep breathing exercise will help you focus your mind on the task at hand.

Taking slow, regulated breaths helps to prevent feelings of panic or any other negative thoughts from taking over while allowing for more control during the activity in which you are currently engaged. One quick and easy method to try is the 4-7-8 breathing technique.

Take a Break From Social Media and Technology

Taking a break from social media and other technology can also help you to stay more present-focused. While you might think that constantly checking your social media accounts is helping you stay connected to the world, it is actually having a negative effect on your ability to be present.

How many times have you been doing something else and found yourself checking social media? It's important that you learn how to avoid letting technology take over your life as this can really prevent you from being mindful of what is going on around you.

Get Regular Exercise or Do Some Yoga

Regular exercise or even just taking a stroll through the park can help you to be more present. Including yoga as part of your daily routine is another great way to live in the present, especially if it's coupled with meditation and mindfulness exercises.

If you can't make time for all full yoga class, just stopping what you are doing to take a couple of minutes for some basic poses can help you to get back into the moment.

A Word From Verywell

If you want to learn how to live in the moment, then you need to take the time to appreciate where you are, what you're doing, and who is with you. Instead of becoming caught up in the past or worrying about what will happen in the future, try to savor each moment as it passes.

If you need help with this process, talking to a therapist can be very helpful. They can give you tools and techniques that may make living in the present easier for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I struggle to be in the present?

Constant distractions combined with feelings of anxiety and stress can make it difficult to focus on the present moment. It is easy to get caught up in thinking about the past or worrying about things that haven't happened yet.

What are three ways to be present?

Three strategies that can help you be more present in your life include practicing mindfulness, showing gratitude, and only focusing on one thing at a time.

How do I become more present with someone?

Work on focusing your thoughts and attention on the other person. When you find your mind wandering to other thoughts, gentry redirect your focus back to the present. Utilize active listening when you are talking to the other person and be curious about the things they have to say. Ask open-ended questions and reflect back on what the other person has shared.

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Are you wondering how to live in the moment? It can take time and practice, but here are some tips for how to be more present and mindful of the things in your life.