Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, emphasised the importance of savoring everyday moments. "This involves stepping out of your experience to review it, and really appreciate it while it's happening," Dr. Romanoff explained, adding that this can boost your mood and increase gratitude.
To try this, engage in a gratifying activity — say, making or eating dessert — and instead of allowing your mind to wander, focus on the joy it brings you. "Other ways to increase savoring are to think about how lucky you are to experience [something], look for other people to share it with, think only about the present, be absorbed, and talk to another person about how good it felt," Dr. Romanoff said.