Best of Season 1: Episode 6 - The Importance of Being Present

In today’s episode we look at what it means to Be Present - an important tenet of Intentional Optimism, an extremely relevant and timely topic.

Intentional Optimism - a refresher 

• Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
• Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
• Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
• Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
• Wise - understanding, words, respect
• Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow

Topics discussed in this episode: 

What does it mean to be PRESENT?

• Cultivating a sense of Wonder
  • Celebrate Beauty in all things and people
  • See things fresh and new
  • Decide to get Curious
• Learn how to be Generous
  • With your Time, learn to be open to interruptions
  • Nurturing relationships 
  • Share your Expertise! Link arms and reach out.
• Be Kind & Open 
  • Feeling all the feels! Emotions are our barometer.
  • Don’t prejudge others' motivation. 
  • Be open to sharing with those in need. Embrace an abundance mindset

Now what? 

• HABITS we practice and ACTIONS we take 
  • Decide to look for wonder - in people, places & things
  • Hold things, like time, money and resources loosely
  • Determine to remind yourself that we are all made in the image of our creator
  • Learn to manage your feelings to help yourself think new thoughts
• Where do you need to become more PRESENT
  • Have you become cynical?
  • Do you need to cultivate curiosity and wonder
  • Be more open to sharing more time
  • Foster a broader sense of openness for others

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Prov. 31:10-31
• Franklin Planners
• Blog post “Why it’s taken me so long to “be present” and how you can do it TODAY”
• Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear
• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey
• High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, Brendon Burchard

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