It’s the WEEKEND! Let’s stop the guilt! The new skill we most need: SAVOURING.

Did you know that science shows us that if you treat yourself to something good in the morning, before rushing into all the work errands of the day, you will feel a whole lot better?

Carve out time today for something good and savour it!

We all too often feel guilt for taking time to enjoy even the little things, like a good cup of coffee or tea, or a walk outdoors in the sun. The weight of our responsibilities seems to call at us from all directions, telling us that taking time to enjoy anything is frivolous and unproductive.

Yet, we actually feed ourselves deep within when we take time to savour and appreciate something good, where in just 5 minutes of savouring, 6 hours of DHEA get released, which is a most important anti-aging, feel-good hormone.

Savouring is effective!

6 HOURS of feel good youthfulness in only 5 minutes. Now that is a good use of your time! Not only will it positively impact your thinking and emotions, but your relationships and work will dramatically notice improvements too.

Now, go out there and enjoy!!

Make savouring your new daily habit. You will feel so much better for doing it. 🙂

– Written by Michael Haggstrom, Doctor in Counselling, Helping People Thrive

Source Study: R. McCraty, B. Barrios-Choplin, D. Rozman, M Atkinson & A. D. Watkins (1998) The impact of a new emotional self-management program on stress, emotions, heart rate variability, DHEA and cortisol. Integrative Physiological & Behavioral Science. 32 (2) 151-70.