What tools does Brian D Smith recommend for achieving an elevated state of mindfulness?

I lean on a few core tools to help people reach a more elevated, stable state of mindfulness:

• Simple, frequent practices: Short “micro-practices” throughout the day (even 1 minute, a few times a day) to come back to the breath, body, and present moment.
• Positive Intelligence “PQ reps”: Tiny sensory-focused exercises that strengthen your “sage” brain and weaken your saboteurs.
• Gentle meditation: Non-heroic sits—5–10 minutes of noticing the breath, sounds, or body sensations without judgment.
• Mindful reflection: Journaling or quiet inquiry about your thoughts, emotions, and reactions, instead of trying to suppress them.

What’s your biggest challenge right now with staying present day-to-day?