Living in the moment can help improve your mental health, gratitude levels and enhance life experiences with others. Some studies suggest mindfulness practices can help people manage stress, cope better with serious illnesses, and reduce anxiety and depression. Those who practice mindfulness tend to report an increased ability to relax, a greater appreciation and enthusiasm for life, and improved self-esteem and confidence. Another major benefit of mindfulness is that the practice encourages you to pay attention to your thoughts, actions, emotions, and body. However, altering your daily behaviors to be more attentive, grounded, and present may be challenging, as our culture and society value how much we can accomplish on our long to-do lists or how fast we can complete tasks.
