Take a deep breath, set aside all your worries and take a moment to live in the present. Put aside all your worries about the future and all your thoughts of the past, and simply enjoy the moment you’re experiencing right now. It feels good.

If that doesn’t convince you to live in the moment, here are 13 more reasons:

1. You’ll Feel More Fulfilled

When you live in the present moment, you won’t be thinking about what you’ve left behind or what you have to do later on. You can be content to experience life as it comes your way.

2. You’ll Let Go Of Regrets And Grudges

If you’re living in the present, you won’t be dwelling on the past. Regrets about what you did or did not do will fade away, and you’ll be able to forgive people and let go of grudges.

3. You’ll Worry Less

When you’re not focused on what needs to get done and how it’ll get done, you’ll find you have a lot less to worry about. Trust that you can take care of anything thrown your way, and stop worrying about the details.

4. You’ll Have More Energy

Once you let go of regrets and worries, you’ll free your mind to think about other things – or nothing at all. You’ll have more mental energy to focus on what’s important now.

5. You’ll Be More Focused

Along with that energy will come focus. The past and the future won’t be such big distractions. Instead, you’ll be able to focus on what’s right in front of you. You’ll be able to solve a problem you’ve been stuck on, read a book or meditate with ease.

6. You’ll Be Happier And More Appreciative

You’ll be able to enjoy anything you do. You’ll be more aware of your experiences as they’re happening, and that will make you more appreciative of them and happier overall.

7. You’ll Be Calmer And More Peaceful

Fewer worries and negative thoughts will make your life feel calmer, and you’ll feel more at peace.

8. You’ll Enjoy Moments For What They Are

Instead of reminiscing over “better times” or wishing for more, you’ll be able to enjoy life without comparing how things are to how they used to be or how they could be.

9. You’ll Be More Confident

Living in the moment will give you more awareness and self-awareness. You’ll see things through a more complete lens, and that’ll make you more confident to take on life.

10. You’ll Be More Honest

Following your confidence will be honesty. You’ll see things as they are, right now, and you won’t have to pretend or lie about anything.

11. You’ll Form Better Relationships

Others will pick up on your changes. They’ll admire your can-do attitude, your honesty and your confidence. This will allow you to have more fulfilling and complete relationships with everyone around you.

12. You Won’t Be Disappointed

With no expectations of the future, you won’t be disappointed by anything that happens. Go into life with an open mind, and everything good will be a happy surprise. You’ll never be disappointed if things don’t work out, because you weren’t worried about it anyway.

13. You’ll Feel Freer

You won’t feel tied down by expectations, worries and past experiences. You’ll be freer to do as you please, take risks and live life how you want to.