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If you feel like your emotional 'gas tank' is running empty, this episode is for you. We're diving into savoring - an intentional, evidence-based skill for actively amplifying the joy and positive feelings that are already there.
We'll share the Catching Joy practice, showing you how to capture that positive energy and use it for renewal.
Is there a way to make positive moments count more? Yes!
This episode focuses on savoring: the active, intentional effort to prolong and intensify positive feelings. We discuss the science showing how this simple skill directly counteracts compassion fatigue by building your emotional 'reservoir' for well-being.
You'll learn:
- The difference between savoring, mindfulness, and gratitude.
- The step-by-step Catching Joy practice for maximizing present enjoyment.
- How to use reminiscing (savoring the past) as a powerful tool to draw strength and confidence.
Learn how to actively amplify the positive connections and small victories that fuel your vital work in the Military Family Readiness System.
Further links and resources from this episode:
- Yale’s Science of Well-Being Class on Coursera
- Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/
- Send us a message: [email protected]
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