* Using your five senses, focus and notice what is happening inside and outside your body.

* Became aware of the sounds you hear, e.g. people, traffic, music, inside your body, and anything else that is around you.

* Become aware of colors around you, of your clothing, furniture, the seat you’re sitting on, the colors surrounding the windows and doors within your line of sight.

* Start massaging your palms and notice the lines in your palms, does your skin feel dry, smooth, or rough. Massage the tops of your hands.

When you have conversations with others, be there with them. Listen attentively; match their tone, speed, volume and pitch, also their breathing rate and if they smile, smile in return. People can sense when you’re not paying attention to them.

When you go through this exercise retain your focus for at least three minutes because the longer you stay focused the longer you’ll get used to being in the ‘now.’

The second energy management technique is to become mindful.