Chant your mantra while engaged in work. This way, the mind will be continuously focused on Him.
Where there is concentration, there is harmony. Happiness is derived from concentration of the mind. Whatever we focus on we will become that.
When a flower is still a bud, we cannot experience its beauty or fragrance. We have to wait patiently for the bud to unfold on its own. Only then can we fully experience its beauty and fragrance.
To face different situations in life with presence of mind and mental poise, first we have to train the mind.
How to attain concentration? There are no short cuts. Constant practice is needed. In the beginning, it is a great thing if by chance we get even one or two minutes of concentration in an hour. We should make continuous and sincere effort without stopping until we gain one pointed concentration.
The mind always has expectations. In order to experience pure consciousness, this nature of the mind must disappear.
We need to focus on our destination. Let the thoughts arising in your mind pass by, like watching scenery through the window of a car. The thoughts cannot affect you if you don't allow them to capture your attention.
Spend each moment intensely focused on the spiritual goal of life. Take a pledge to put effort in this direction.