Stop chasing happiness. Start practicing presence.

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Making the shift from chasing happiness toward embracing presence doesn’t mean we stop setting goals or striving for success. 

Rather, it means we do so with a different mindset — one that prioritizes the experience over the outcome. 

It’s about finding joy in the process, in the act of living, rather than pinning our hopes on a future state of happiness.

So, how do we make this shift? 

Start by turning your mind toward mindfulness every day. Here are a few ways: 

• Breathe deeply. Just three full breaths between meetings will be a game-changer. 
• Observe your surroundings, and tune into your thoughts and feelings. Name them. Then let them go. 
• Practice gratitude for the present moment. 
• Gently remind yourself that life is happening now, not later.

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—CJ McClanahan

Speaker | Advisor | Recovering Overachiever

CJ McClanahan