Recently I feel bad for my loved ones because I feel like I am not being present even when I am hanging out with them. I am constantly thinking of things that I have to do or worries about the future like whether I can find a job and whether my friends have already started job hunting. I know I should just not think about it and enjoy my time with them, but it feels really hard to clear my brain. I’m not sure what I can do.
Dear @user892722
Thank you for reaching out and bringing up something which I believe many of us can identify with.
I can sense you are close to your loved ones and I’m hearing that you do spend time with them. That’s laudable. You are noticing however, that you are not fully present with them even though you are physically present and, you are feeling bad about it.
I think there are many things on your mind such as jobs and security. It would be good to share your challenges with your loved ones, and what support you need from them as you look for a job. Work out a mutually supportive arrangement that frees up time daily for you to commit to the job search while also assuring them that you are committed to spend dedicated time with them.
I have observed that being mindful can help us be more present. Start small by noticing thoughts and then choose to come back to the present moment instead of being caught up in thoughts. Slowly with practice, you will find yourself being more in the present moment. 
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