The art of being present is a challenge at the beginning, but with time, it becomes automatic. You need to find anchors that hold you present. The minute you find yourself thinking, bring your mind, your awareness of the objects that are in front of you.
The wall, the tree, the sky, the river, the fruit, the child, the plant, any object, anything in front of you can become your anchor to bring you to the present moment, interrupting the thought.
Consistent meditation can be a great way to start becoming present and aware. After that, the next thing is to move that attention to the inner you. Pay attention to your thoughts, your emotions, your feelings.
Observe how one thing triggers thoughts; those thoughts bring then feelings, emotions, desires, cravings. Then, those thoughts move you into actions.
