Never a Dull Moment Why We Should Live for Today
We can’t change the past, nor can we predict or guarantee the future. In the end, all we have is the present, yet most of us live our lives ignoring its many possibilities. It’s easy to tune out the life around you, especially if you do many of the same things every day. Taking care of the kids, commuting, working, and running errands can blur together. Just as bad, when life isn’t going the way we want, it’s easy to fantasize about how things “should” be or how they once were. When we live busy or stressful lives, worrying or planning can also make us feel more in control. The problem with these strategies is that they don’t change anything. They help us discount the only thing we can control: what we do now. Life can pass you by that way if you’re not careful. The solution is to exist in the present moment as much as possible and enjoy the good things around us while we have them. Studies show that living this way makes people happier, healthier, and more likely to form strong relationships.
But how do you even get started? The process requires a different way of thinking called mindfulness. Mindfulness is about focusing on what is happening in the present moment — not that work deadline, the movie you just watched, what’s for dinner, or the kids’ extracurricular schedule. It takes practice, and many people use meditation or breathing to help. When mindful, we concentrate on what others say and become more fully present. We also start to notice the small things we usually overlook: the cool breeze on our skin, the sound of the birds, the feel of a sweater, or the sight of our loved ones smiling. Our lives become fuller. And our stress decreases because we’re not clinging to things beyond our command. No one ever stops worrying entirely, and some planning is necessary to live a successful life. But too much can leave us with no energy or time to enjoy it. John Lennon once sang, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Start living in the present so you don’t blink and miss yours.
KELLI CONTINUES TO REACH HER GOALS ANYTHING SHE SETS HER MIND TO
Whenever we bring a new team member on at Shoup Legal, we want them to be able to grow in their role. We want them to gain the experience they need to pursue their dreams in the legal field. Our estate planning assistant, Kelli, has grown by leaps and bounds since she started working with us a little over a year ago and is well on her way to accomplishing the next step in her legal career. Kelli’s adventure in the legal field started after she worked with a paralegal during her own divorce. When the pandemic first began, everyone had to stay home, and Kelli took advantage of this opportunity to go back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in English. With a year left in her program, she decided it was time to get some experience in the legal field, so she applied at Shoup Legal and we were delighted to bring her on to the team. She recently graduated and now has her eyes set on earning her paralegal certification. Kelli first joined our team in client services and quickly proved her dedication to our clients as well as her proficiency in law. Now, she’s working as an estate planning assistant and also helps out our business paralegal regularly. Kelli truly enjoys the entire process of her job. She enjoys getting information from our clients after they’ve met with our attorneys and loves bringing documents to life.
If there were one word to best describe Kelli, it would be dedication. She’s dedicated to our clients and wants to help them in whatever way she can. She’s incredibly task-oriented and starts each day by writing out the goals she wants to accomplish.
When Kelli is away from work, you can usually find her on a boat, especially if the weather is hot. She grew up in Canyon Lake, and her parents still live there, so she spends plenty of time in the water with them, her son, and her fiancé. She’s also a crafter who has recently gotten into cross-stitching.
Kelli is dedicated to helping our clients. When you work with her, you’re in good hands.
Plan today for peace
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