How to Savor Your Holiday

It’s 3pm. My brain feels mushy after hours of presenting, so I look out the window. And there, right in front of me, is a hummingbird. Its delicate wings beat so quickly that it’s a blur. I’m overwhelmed by appreciation for this moment. I feel my body relax. I let out a long breath and am fully present, able to soak up this moment of delight.  

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Thanks to my hummingbird-friendly pollinating plants, if I look for hummingbirds at this time of year, I can usually find them. Thanks to my resilience-boosting habits, I can fully appreciate them.  

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Researchers have found that the happiest people savor the good moments in life. By taking the time and spending the effort to appreciate the positive, we can experience more well-being. 

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Savoring little moments is a habit; all good habits start with a plan. What will you savor this week?

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