/women-in-stem/b/blog/posts/be-in-the-present-moment-a-2017-new-year-s-resolutionHow often do we catch ourselves or others sneaking a peak at their iPhone, tapping out tweets under the table or, horror-of-horrors, taking a phone call in the middle of a conversation? OUR conversation &ndash; how dare you! Often I&rsquo...en-USTelligent Community 13https://emersonexchange365.com/women-in-stem/b/blog/posts/be-in-the-present-moment-a-2017-new-year-s-resolutionWed, 11 Jan 2017 16:32:30 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6ad43d11-2a4d-4690-871c-cf558a0d77f7Melissa Niesen0<p>Great post, Pam! I think every one of us can relate. Although not exactly the same topic, I recently finished an excellent related book (well, for me it was an audiobook) that had some interesting insights on dealing with distraction and focusing more on what really counts. It&#39;s &quot;Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World&quot; by Cal Newport.</p> https://emersonexchange365.com/women-in-stem/b/blog/posts/be-in-the-present-moment-a-2017-new-year-s-resolutionTue, 10 Jan 2017 13:59:38 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6ad43d11-2a4d-4690-871c-cf558a0d77f7Michalle Adkins0<p>Great post! &nbsp;I certainly can use this reminder. &nbsp;It certainly takes discipline to stay focused and not be distracted, which is a big part of staying in the moment. &nbsp;</p> https://emersonexchange365.com/women-in-stem/b/blog/posts/be-in-the-present-moment-a-2017-new-year-s-resolutionTue, 10 Jan 2017 03:25:10 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6ad43d11-2a4d-4690-871c-cf558a0d77f7Lieny Jang0<p>Pamela, thank you for always being so generous in sharing your wisdom to us. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://emersonexchange365.com/women-in-stem/b/blog/posts/be-in-the-present-moment-a-2017-new-year-s-resolutionTue, 03 Jan 2017 22:38:34 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6ad43d11-2a4d-4690-871c-cf558a0d77f7Martha Arjona0<p>What a great post! I loved the resources and references [mention:e5c3d77176b54a6dbbd04cfde9b4b3ec:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05] provided. Thank you for being present for us! We should capture more &nbsp;Brief moments of Joy. I feel committed to recognize and enjoy more the moment.</p> https://emersonexchange365.com/women-in-stem/b/blog/posts/be-in-the-present-moment-a-2017-new-year-s-resolutionTue, 03 Jan 2017 19:44:25 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6ad43d11-2a4d-4690-871c-cf558a0d77f7Janine McCormick0<p>Not an easy resolution in this world of constant noise and distractions but definitely a great target to work towards. &nbsp;Thanks for offering everyone some tips and places to go to work towards this. &nbsp;One simple thing that has stuck with me over the years is from a colleague of ours, Jane Lansing. &nbsp;I remember her kicking off a two day training (one of those really good but long and mentally draining sort of trainings) by asking everyone at the beginning to simply &quot;Be Present.&quot; &nbsp;Two words, yet so important. &nbsp;A good reminder to stay focused in what we were doing. &nbsp;I occasionally have to tell myself this when I find myself getting distracted by my email in meetings, mental to do list, etc.; shake off that distraction, and &quot;be present.&quot; &nbsp;</p>