Just like in meditation, I observe how I am rarely present

Sounds very human, you know? I do agree that the first step is the awareness you’ve written here. A lot of people just let their attention bounce from one thing to the next such an extent that they are habitually somewhere else. I think the best any of us can do is periodically check in and return to center if we notice our mind is stumbling along.

Being in the here and now...

Simply put you are multitasking

How long or you practicing meditation.
I used to love it before and then stopped

Since you've now realized this, it will only be moments until you become a present person. Being present means you self-reflect and then reflect on the things you do and see.