Savoring - How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast Dr. Rodney and Karen talk about their recent experience based on returning to a happy childhood memory. They explore the depths of savoring that experience.To savor is to appreciate and experience delight in the positive experiences of your life. You are mindful of the amazing gift of life and maximize your presence in every single minute.Before you savor you must be able to…Have your basic physical and psychological needs metLearn to restConnect to the present momentBe mindful of your blessingsTune in with the awareness that this is a great momentTelling your storyPastRemembering the past - fun time in the snow as a child - cross-country skiingPresentBeing in the moment - slowing down to enjoy every bite of foodFutureAnticipation of a trip or a vacationTypes of savoring1. ExperiencesThis is the overview of the experience with the intention of focusing all your attention on appreciating positive events. As you are immersed in the experience you need to include sensations (such as the breeze on your face), emotions (what you felt), perceptions (what this means to you), thoughts (your thinking), and behaviors (what you do with this information).2. ProcessesThis requires you to trust the process of connecting the events with the positive emotions coming from what just happened. For example when you help a stranger, you recall the positive emotions felt while participating in that activity.3. ResponsesYour response to the positive events of your life results in specific thoughts or behaviors will have a long-lasting effect. Your response either dampens or amplifies the intensity and duration of your positive emotions.In our next podcast, we discuss specific ways and activities to encourage savoring.Subscribe today so you don't miss any health updates.Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanceforhealthFollow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stancechiropracticOur website is: https://www.stancechiropractic.com/podcastPlease rate us and write a review!