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“Apart from being mentally exhausting, the inability to be present in
the moment takes a very real toll on the quality of our lives. It impacts
our ability to meaningfully connect with others, the quality of our
sleep, contributes to anxiety and depression and, really, just makes life
less enjoyable.”
–Billie Lynn Allard, MS, RN, FAAN, Co-Founder/Co-Program Director of the
Association of Chronic and Complex Care Nurse Navigation
• Savor meaningful relationships with friends and
family: try to appreciate all the ways others enrich your
lives and share that gratitude with them.
If you want to dive deeper into mindfulness, Allard
recommends meditation (see box at lower left).
She also adds, “Present moment living takes effort and
it’s not a switch you can just turn on. It takes practice. But
making one small effort a day and building on that can help
you quiet your mind, create a positive mindset, and overall
add value and beauty to your life.” ■
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