Power Process Power Process

Be here now

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Why be here now?

• Do what you’re doing when you’re doing it. Be where you are when you’re there.

• Students report this is one of the most powerful tools in the book.

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What does it mean to be here now?

• It takes longer to learn if you’re not “Here”

• Notice stray thoughts and then gently bring your attention back to the task at hand

• Notice your physical sensations• Choose for yourself when to be in the

here and now

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How do I be here now?

• The here and now in you future. The only time to do anything is now.

• When you plan for the future, plan for the future.

• When you listen to a lecture, listen to a lecture.

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What if it’s true?

• If I was to teach this Power Process I would…

• If this is tested the most important points are…

• If I needed to remember this forever…

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Keep looking for answers

• Expand your consciousness

• Improve concentration and focus

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A word of caution:

• There will be times it is difficult and times it is easy to “Be Here Now”

• Use the upper right corner of your class note for Be Here Now notes.

• The idea might come in handy, sooner than you think