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The Meaningful Journey Weekly - July 27th: The Power of Staying Present

Published 7 months ago • 1 min read

Welcome to this Sunday's edition of The Meaningful Journey.

Here’s your quick dose of inspiration for living more fully through presence.

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  1. Distraction leaves us rushed and overwhelmed—UCLA research shows mind-wandering increases stress by around 15%.
  2. True productivity emerges when you're fully engaged, replacing anxiety with confident clarity.
  3. Deep, respectful connections grow naturally when you fully show up in the present moment.
  1. Use the P.A.U.S.E. Method:
    • Pause to recognize your distraction.
    • Acknowledge what you’re feeling.
    • Unmask deeper emotions beneath the surface.
    • Shift by taking a slow, calming breath.
    • Engage fully in your current moment or interaction.

Schedule short daily "presence checks" to ground yourself and refresh your focus.

What courageous step could you take tomorrow if you fully embraced presence?

Try the P.A.U.S.E. method in your next important interaction and reply to this email—I’d love to hear your experiences!

With intention,
Terencio

P.S. I made a Starter Kit to help you bring more intention and calm to your days (with the exact routines I use).

Download it free here—and let me know what changes for you!

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