A Neuroscientist On Why You’re Not Actually Living In The Present

Live in the present moment. It’s a phrase you’ve likely heard once or twice before, perhaps if your mind is feeling frenzied or anxious. It makes total sense in theory: If you immerse yourself in the current moment (without the what ifs…and remember whens…), you can approach a situation with a more mindful perspective instead of replaying past patterns or worrying about future occurrences.