Via a great online course (“The Science of Well-Being” by Yale University | Coursera) I found out a definition of savoring:
Savoring = The act of stepping outside of an experience to review and appreciate it. (via »)
I tend not to savor things a lot. I’m always in a hurry, pretty much whatever I do. When I walk, I let my mind wander. Whenever I eat, I think of something else. When I work, I listen to something in the background. Whenever someone speaks, sometimes I think of something to say back, instead of being at the moment.
Some drawbacks:
- Eating fast can, as far as I know, lead to weight issues;
- I eat, from time to time, things I really enjoy, great food, nice food, wonderful food; but if I eat it fast, I enjoy it less;
- Letting your mind wander can lead to creativity, but, all-in-all, it’s not so good for productivity;
- Sometimes, the acronym “F.e.a.r.” (False Evidence/Expectations Appearing Real) comes to mind; I tend to think of things that might happen, and this sometimes leads to anxiety;
- Although I can be more productive, I feel life passes by; and I’m not that fine with this.
What to do? Concrete steps:
- Eat slower;
- Focus your mind at the present mind;
- Avoid letting my mind wander;
- Expect the positive; placebos work;
- Give it some time; don’t always focus on 100%; leave some things for tomorrow; allow some things to just go by.
