The ObservatoryThe art of savoring
Good moments often pass unnoticed. Here you learn to stay with them a little longer.
How it works
- What you already haveWrite
- Taste it againWriteChoose
- More of themWrite
We are quick to register what chafes and slow to notice what is good. Like eating a meal without tasting it. Today we turn that around — starting by bringing up a good moment.
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Why does it work?
Deliberately dwelling on and amplifying positive experiences ("savoring") increases well-being more than the mere quantity of pleasant events. Source: Bryant & Veroff, Savoring (2007).
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