The Power of Being Present: The Simple Habit That Can Change Your Life

Being present isn't about achieving some perfect state of Zen; it's about making small, conscious choices to engage fully with life.

This is the first in a series of articles about ten qualities of a good human - dimensions of character to cultivate over a lifetime.

I’ve had trouble sleeping recently. Getting to sleep is not the problem. It’s waking in the early hours and allowing thoughts to intrude. I replay conversations and relive previous stresses and worries.

My brain kicks into …