Roses smell 58 Better Living Through savoring

Roses smell 58 Better Living Through savoring ? Stop and smell the roses? People often say. Then smile regret, because everyone knows that? T enough time to stop or, as my daughter, who? Cold. E 'conventional wisdom? And I'm here to tell you that the CW is simply untrue. Researchers in positive psychology that people actually do more if you take the time to enjoy their days. Not only that, but, over time, people who have booked a couple of hours every week, are likely to be healthier, more relaxed and better able to cope with the stress of everyday life not life.Why not try? Give the gift of wine tasting. (Hey, stress is all you have to lose!) To begin, make a list of 10 things you really like, if you? I took time for the second. I'm talking about things that gives you a real pleasure. May be the things you do alone or with another person or with a group. Search the list and see if he said anything? Pick me. Choose one of these activities you like. Now: Take your calendar, and some 'time next month, the bloc of at least a period of 2 hours for you. Half a day is better. A full day is the best of all. Do whatever it takes to make this free time. Ask a neighbor to baby-sit. Tell your spouse you? He is busy. Say? No? half dozen applications that will almost certainly enjoy the challenge of your time. And when the day comes. . . Go for it, if you have a picture, walking in the woods, go to the cinema or sitting. What matters is that you're doing something you love. These tips will help you make the most of your day? Let? is your day. It 'absolutely agree with you 100% to take time. When road kill along the joy of thinking (and) to play with him. Imagine that? His stick floating in a stream, and leave on. Leave your cellphone at home, or at least disabled. You are busy enjoying, remember? ? Keeping alive the day? collect a souvenir or mental pictures to help you stick to that particular period. Telling the story? Share your experience with a friend or partner? What joy? Multiple shared by ten. write. Read as a reminder in a few days or weeks.When enjoy your time, party! Pat yourself on the back to challenge the conventional wisdom. And while you're at it, why not leave your calendar and another date to enjoy your day? (C) M. Killoran, 2004 ABOUT THE AUTHOR Maureen is certified authentic happiness Life Coach and Unitarian minister. His passion is to help mid-life women and couples to realize the meaning of life and creativity, through its practice of coaching, SpiritQuest LLC. It offers workshops, coaching, rites of passage, e-courses, a free monthly e-zine, and more - the site