Next time you are in conversation, check regularly to see if you are fully engaged.
from The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane
Our mind has a tendency to wander frequently. In fact, if you don’t try to control your presence, your mind will do whatever it wants.
How to Apply This
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Check regularly to determine if your mind is fully engaged.
Is your mind engaged or is it wandering elsewhere? -
Bring yourself back to the present moment.
You can do this by focusing on your breath or your toes, and then moving your focus to the other person.
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