What is Savoring?
Savoring is the act of stepping outside of an experience to review and appreciate it. Often we fail to stay in the moment and really enjoy what we’re experiencing.
What Savoring does?
Savoring intensifies and lengthens the positive emotions that come with doing something you love.
Why we should do Savoring?
Well, it turns out savoring can boost our mood in at least three ways.
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First, savoring can thwart hedonistic adaptation. It can make us remember the good stuff in life.
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Second, savoring can help thwart mind wandering. It keeps us in the moment.
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And finally, savoring can help us increase gratitude. It can make us thankful for the experiences we’re having as we’re having them.
How to Practice Savoring?
For the next seven days, you will practice the art of savoring by picking one experience to truly savor each day.
It could be a nice shower, a delicious meal, a great walk outside, or any experience that you really enjoy. When you take part in this savored experience, be sure to practice some common techniques that enhance savoring.
Techniques to Enhance Savoring
These techniques include:
- sharing the joyful experience with another person,
- thinking about how lucky you are to enjoy such an amazing moment,
- keeping a souvenir or photo of that activity,
- and making sure you stay in the present moment the entire time.
- Every night, make a note of what you savored (Note: you can make a list in a notebook, use a notes app on your phone, use a calendar, or whatever works for you!). When you do write things down at the end of the day, be sure to take a moment to remember the activity.
Go out and really enjoy the best things in life.