244 // Tips for Overcoming Distraction

<p>Centering our minds and finding a place of peace in our days is crucial in modern parenting. Our phones are filled with demands that pull us away from ourselves, our desires and our families. On top of that the demands of our lives from appointments to chores call us away from creating connection and relationships. </p> <p>In this episode we refresh our determination to keep saying yes to connection and no to superficial distraction. We share why and our favorite tips and tricks for cultivating a present life. </p> <p><strong>Related Episodes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/241-how-delight-enhances-our-ability-to-be-present/id1448424341?i=1000620758893">How to Enhance Your Ability to Be Present</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/227-magic-moment-recommitting-to-your-phone-detox/id1448424341?i=1000607320946">227 // Magic Moment: Recommitting to Your Phone Detox</a></p> <p><strong></strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/204-daily-life-as-a-spiritual-practice/id1448424341?i=1000584643993">⁠204 // Daily Life As a Spiritual Practice⁠</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-the-magic/id1448424341?i=1000449119493">⁠Solitude Through Digital Minimalism</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Time Stamps</strong></p> <p>11:04 - How can we curb distraction?</p> <p>12:15 - Delete your apps</p> <p>15:00 - Set aside time for phone time</p> <p>16:30 - Turn off notifications</p> <p>17:33 - A box for your phone</p> <p>19:23 - A key to having self control - change your environment</p> <p>22:46 - How to be present when our minds are preoccupied</p> <p>24:41 - Maybe lower your standards for what needs to be done</p> <p>27:20 - Magical mind will serve a magical body</p> <p>29:00 - Practice being still</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes:</p> <p>Open Find the Magic in the podcast app  </p> <p>Scroll to the bottom of the page</p> <p>Click on write a review</p> <p>Tap t