Stop missing this moment
A lot of us fall into the same trap: "I'll be happy when..." We think that happiness is a place we get to, somewhere in the far-off future. But happiness is more reliably available in this moment. And there’s a simple, science-backed strategy we can use to increase our happiness right here. It’s called savoring. Studies have found that it improves our relationships, physical health, creativity, and mental health. Plus, it's free, takes ten seconds, and feels amazing.
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Savoring is a fancy word for something very simple and instinctive: leaning into our positive emotions. It just means to focus your attention on the good that's around you, and allow yourself to feel the emotions fully. There are four types of savoring; choose one and practice it this week, ten seconds at a time:
· Basking: I will be open to praise, and I will celebrate myself
· Thanksgiving: I will look for things to be grateful for, and express my thankfulness
· Marveling: I will look for chances to feel wonder and awe, and lose myself in the moment
· Luxuriating: I will use my senses, like taste and sight and touch, to truly enjoy the moment I'm in
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