Engage...

This is my new motto. Pretty simple. Engage.

Engage your mind. Be present in your life. It is so easy to get caught up in the trivial details of our days and lose sight of what we are really living for. Slow down and be grateful for the gifts that you are receiving in each moment of your life.

Engage your breath. This goes hand in hand with engaging your mind. Pause throughout your day and breathe. If we stop breathing we stop living and what is the point if we are not living?

Engage with those around you. Pay attention, listen, connect. Notice the power of meaningful conversations and think of all you can learn if you are completely engaged in personal interactions.

Engage your core. Be mindful of your posture during the day. Engaging your core muscles will give you the best abdominal workout and it doesn't involve sit-ups at the gym.

Engage the muscles you are working. Focus on the action of the muscle you are training. If you are doing a bicep curl, engage your bicep muscle on the up phase of the curl and maintain that focus on the down phase, work just as hard with the release.

Engage. Engage your mind. Engage your breath. Engage the people around you. Engage your core. Engage your muscles. Simple. Bring mindful focus to the life you are living.