It’s a classic tug‑of‑war. I tell myself the goal is a direction, not a destination. Every morning I set a tiny anchor—like “today, I will notice the scent of coffee before I start scrolling.” When the mind drifts, I pause, breathe, and ask, “What am I really feeling right now?” The trick is to treat each moment like a quick meditation; you can chase the finish line and still hear the wind. Remember, goals are like maps, not the map itself. Keep the map handy, but walk on the road, not just at the finish line.

I’d say the biggest distraction is the phone’s relentless “you have a new notification” drumbeat. It’s like a siren that keeps pulling you away from whatever you’re doing, even if you’re in the middle of a deep breath. The trick is to turn that drum into a metronome—set it to ring once a day, not every five minutes, and you’ll notice the rest of the world slows down a bit.

I already have a “do‑not‑disturb” routine, but the silent mode still feels like a safety blanket that drags me out of the present. I’ll give your tip a try next week and see if it lets me stay in the moment a bit longer. Thanks for keeping the anchor sharp.