In Season 2, we decided to tweak our approach. We understand that time is precious to some of our listeners and we feel you. With that in mind, we are going to create a short 5 mins podcast to give highlights of each episode.

In episode 1, we tapped into what it means to be present, living in the moment and connected it with multitasking and critical thinking! Being present is a way for you to absorb and experience whatever things are around you, for example, paying your full attention to people or surroundings in a new place or with a new work role.

Here are a few highlights from our conversation:

1. You can be present with others, as well as with yourself. For example, try meditation or self-reflection, perhaps every morning one wishes to be present holistically with the environment, your mind and your body - to notice one’s feelings, thoughts, needs, to reflect on what is lacking or what needs to be pursued.
2. Then we had a look into multitasking - if it is even possible, and what are the consequences and costs of multitasking, i.e., losing focus and concentration, more time required to perform certain tasks, lower efficiency, and productivity.
3. Next, we wanted to solve the mystery if one can practise critical thinking while being present? Is it possible to fully immerse into the present moment and analyse, complete and be critical about a certain task?
4. We deepen the conflict's context even more. Being present during a conflict situation is called sitting in the fire, as it is challenging and uncomfortable. Conflicts are situations in which most people would do everything that they can not to be present at the moment, to escape that moment.
5. We ended up sharing our key takeaways from this conversation. There are many beliefs around what is being in the moment and how it's not possible in many circumstances. And maybe it is possible at any given moment, it doesn’t mean it is always needed or is best for us. So, let’s always pick what serves us the most. At the end of the day, it is on us as individuals to be able to activate what is needed at a certain time, place and within a certain audience.

Thank you so much everyone for listening, we would love to hear from you. What is your view on being present? When do you like being present and when do you think it's a challenge for you?

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