To be present means to be completely and solely focussed on the current moment. It means to live in the here and now rather than focussing on the past or future. When you live in the present, you live in the current moment and the past and future do not matter at all. All of your focus and attention is on the present moment. 

Living in the present moment is important because you only have right now. This moment of your life right now is the only moment you have. Whenever you were experiencing things in the past, you were experiencing those things in the now. Living in the now means appreciating and loving what you have in the current moment rather than focussing on the future or focussing on the things you don't have. 

Living life in the present can help us feel a lot happier and can help us to appreciate all of the aspects of our lives that we may ordinarily forget about. We must be appreciative of all aspects of our lives as we only live once and we should never waste a moment of it. We hope that our list of tips on how to be present help you in some way today and inspire you to live your life for the here and now. 

Take a moment when you wake up for the day to focus on all of the things that you are grateful for. A great method for doing this is to write down a list of some things you are grateful for in the now. Even if you feel like you have nothing to be grateful for, keep thinking. You will find something eventually. 

The act of writing down your feelings can be a very rewarding thing. When you actively program all of the things that you are grateful for, you will feel much more fulfilled in your life. Add to your gratitude list every single day and find new things to be grateful for always. There will always be a reason to be grateful in the here and now, and it's important that you always remember that. 

Exercise is one of the most rewarding things that you can participate in. It doesn't matter how long you commit to physical exercise, any amount is enough. The exercise you take part in doesn't have to be anything too strenuous or intense - instead it can be something small - just as long as it gets you moving. Exercise releases positive endorphins which will make you very happy. 

When you take part in your exercise, focus on your breathing. Really be there in the present and focus on what is happening. Feel your breath as it enters your lungs and focus on feeling your heart beat and the blood running through your body. Just focus your mind on being present. That's all that matters in that moment. 

Make sure you limit the distractions in your life so that you are able to focus on the here and now. A great way to avoid distractions is to take some time away from technology. Turn everything off - your phone, your tv, your radio - and just focus on the task at hand. If you don't have a task to do, then choose something inspiring or motivating to read and that will keep you focussed. 

Our lives can often be so filled with distractions that we forget to focus on all of the important things in our lives. We have to remember what is important in our lives and choose to prioritise those things. 

It is hard for us to limit our distractions because there are so many of them. According to research, it has been said that the average person check their phone over 160 times per day. Take time every day to move away from distractions and build this time up over time so that you can focus on being in the present day more often. 

Helping people and giving is one of the most rewarding things that you can do with your time. It doesn't matter how big or small it is, you should make an effort every single day to help someone in need. If you do, you'll feel extremely good about yourself, whilst also making someone else's day. This helps you, because you can see someone else's present situation and it will remind you of what you have right now and how great things are. 

When you focus on helping other people, you will find that you can become happier and more at peace with yourself. Try to help someone today. Find a way to contribute to something in the world that can make a difference. Do this every day and see how it changes the way you feel. 

Another great thing that you can do for others is to participate in charitable work. Charity work can be very rewarding - especially because you know that you are doing something to help someone in need. Whether that be volunteering to help out for charity, doing fundraiser, or simply just giving some of your spare money to a charity - all of these things will make you feel very happy and fulfilled. 

There is something beautiful in every single day and it is important that you always remember that. When we search for things that are beautiful, we will find that there are so many beautiful things all around us. 

Focus your mind on all of the most beautiful things in the world. Be in the present of beauty and focus on everything that is beautiful. Try making a list of some of the things that you find beautiful in the world today and add to that list each day as you find more things in the world that are beautiful. 

Spend time with people who inspire and motivate you and spend time doing the things you love so that you can find more beautiful things every single day.