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How can I improve my presence of mind?

How can I improve my presence of mind?

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Leo Samuels

Leo Samuels

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Leo Samuels, Content Writer, PG, California

Answered Jul 16, 2020

To have a good presence of mind, you must have a high-quality concentration and be able to focus on the present and not the past or future.

To have a good presence of mind, you must have a high-quality concentration and be able to focus on
To have a good presence of mind, you have to cut out things that are not important and stick to meaningful things; this will enable you to think of ideas. Lack of presence of mind is a disaster that can cause you to be forgetful, mixing up vital information, and so on. Here are some tips you can follow to have a good presence of mind:

1. You always have to listen attentively.
2. Learn how to handle your tasks.
3. Priorities your tasks
4. Be observant about your surroundings.
5. Medicate regularly.
6. Work on your emotional Balance
7. Don’t let your emotions control you.
8. Do things you enjoy doing.
9. Choose to be happy

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L. Cooper

L. Cooper

Analyst by profession but writer by heart.

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L. Cooper, Data Analyst, MCA, Newcastle

Answered Sep 30, 2019

Having quality concentration and focus is an integral part of having the presence of mind. There are numerous ways to accomplish this. You can take a long walk outside in nature and collect different color leaves. Hold the leaves as you are walking and feel the texture of them between your fingers.

Having quality concentration and focus is an integral part of having the presence of mind. There
This process is a great way to dispel any negative thoughts. It allows you to focus your mind on an object and stay in the moment. Meditating and doing yoga are other great ways to improve your presence of mind. Also, keeping a journal can help you to organize your thoughts. Seeing your feelings on paper can assist you on your quest toward a presence of mind.

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Tara Pele

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Tara Pele, Technical Blogger, MCA from New York, New York

Answered Sep 26, 2019

Presence of mind means you are able to control, think, and take the best option during difficult situations. While taking a reasonable decision during difficult situations can be a difficult thing; however, there are some ways through which you can improve your presence of mind. First, don't rush yourself, and try as much as possible to listen to yourself. Look at the various options you have and choose the most appropriate one. Most times, we run into errors because we are too quick when making decisions.

Presence of mind means you are able to control, think, and take the best option during difficult
Second, try as much as possible to look at your surroundings and think of the things that will make you stay focused on the right option you have chosen. When you have too much to accomplish within a particular period of time, try to prioritize and go for the ones you can easily do so as to avoid procrastination. Also, don't make things hard on yourself; try to get a break to refresh yourself. On the narrow end, and pull it gently and smartly.

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Samantha Stewart

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Samantha Stewart, Philanthropist, Post Graduate, Corpus Christi

Answered Sep 24, 2019

Having a good presence of mind can be very helpful in different situations. If you know that your mind is not as sharp as it used to be, there are some things that you can do. The first is you need to take some time to observe the people around you.

Having a good presence of mind can be very helpful in different situations. If you know that your
You will notice many things that you may not have noticed when you are too busy talking or doing other things. You must also realize that there are different tasks that you have to do. Instead of doing everything at the same time, you can prioritize which one you are going to do first. Do not forget to take some breaks from time to time. This will allow you to refresh your brain before you can start working again.

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W. Wright

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W. Wright
W. Wright, Biology student, Biology student, Astoria

Answered Sep 20, 2019

Presence of mind refers to your ability to remain calm and to take quick, reasonable decisions and actions. Having a good presence of mind is necessary for you to handle things in your personal life, at your job, school, and in time of stress. Learn to listen attentively: for you to build your presence of mind; it is important that you learn how to listen to others. Don’t start judging or talking after hearing only a few words without allowing the speaker to share the information completely.

Presence of mind refers to your ability to remain calm and to take quick, reasonable decisions and
Understand multitasking: this will help you to be focused and calm. If you have practice multitasking and you seem not to be making progress but mistakes, you might also want to work on a single takes at a time. This can also help you to build focus. Other things you want to work on to improve your presence of mind include: practicing relaxation exercises like yoga and meditation, prioritizing your task, learn to take breaks when you work, learn to observe and make sure you are comfortable with your environment. I hope you find this information helpful.

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Howard Reyes

Howard Reyes

Howard Reyes
Howard Reyes, Science Teacher, California

Answered Jul 31, 2019

There are several ways to develop and strengthen your presence of mind. The most effective way is to get an adequate amount of sleep, and one should have the goal of getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night. The right amount of sleep can help with having a fresh, healthy mind and clarity in your thought processes.

There are several ways to develop and strengthen your presence of mind. The most effective way is
You may also want to try Yoga, Pilates, running, and walking, which are all excellent ways to keep your body active, which also helps with the clarity of the mind. Meditation helps to still the mind and rid it of any negative thoughts. It is essential to keep your mind in the present and focused at all times.

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Anika Nicole

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Anika Nicole, Wordsmith, PG In Journalism, New York

Answered Jul 17, 2019

Presence of mind is a tool that helps people to deal with difficult situations. That doesn't mean you will get solutions within fractions of a second if you have a good presence of mind, it can help you to take correct decisions calmly though.

Presence of mind is a tool that helps people to deal with difficult situations. That doesn't

Be it handling personal stuff or coping with professional issues; you always need to be focused and calm, which in turn comes from the excellent a good presence of mind. And lack of presence of mind can lead to severe problems. So, to avoid these problems, you need to have a good presence of mind. Here, are a few tips that can help you to develop a good presence of mind even in worse situations:

  • Listen attentively: Always try to listen to others very carefully. There are a few people who speak more and listen less and never try to be one of them. Listening to things attentively might reduce the problem to some extent.

  • Be a Multitasking Person: Learn to do at least two things at a time. For that, you need to be focused and calm. And if you are not, you might end up with doing things wrong.

  • Be observant: Try to observe things, and if you fail to do so, it might cost you. To be attentive, you need to have a high concentration on items which you observe.

  • Be Comfortable: Get comfortable with your surrounding environment. If you fail to do so, you might face many problems while doing something.

  • Start practicing Yoga and Meditation: Yoga and meditation are the two basic things that most people use to develop their presence of mind. Both provide mental peace and help to be an optimistic person, which further helps to have a strong presence of mind.
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