115. Living in the Present: Practical Tips for Modern Women

Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker

Many women find it challenging to stay present. As meditation and mindfulness become mainstream, we often hear phrases like "live in the now" or "we only have the present moment." However, for women balancing children, home, work, and community demands, staying present can seem nearly impossible.

What does it mean to be present? For Whitney, it’s about fully showing up to the moment without distraction or mental time-traveling. Cultural norms often pressure women to be master jugglers and multitasking queens, leaving us feeling frazzled, cranky, and dissatisfied with our lives.

In this episode, Whitney explores how overscheduling impacts our ability to be present and introduces “segment intending” – a practice of pausing between tasks and setting clear intentions for the next activity.

Whitney also emphasizes the importance of creating a buffer and setting personal boundaries to avoid a constant state of rushing and distraction.

Here’s what you can look forward to in today’s episode:

• The challenges of living in the present moment as a modern-day woman

• Practical tips to avoid overscheduling

• Segment intending – a practice that encourages you to pause and mentally close out of one activity before moving to the next

Reflection question to ponder – Who gets to experience the best version of me when my schedule is full?

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