Savouring Excitement: A Journey of Anticipation and Growth

As we navigate life’s ever-changing landscape, moments of pure excitement can feel like rare treasures. Today, I’m thrilled to share my personal experience of savouring excitement and how it’s transformed my outlook. This journey aligns perfectly with the core values we embrace at Strategic Achievement Coaching: sincerity, acceptance, and compassion.

The Power of Anticipation

In less than a week, I’ll be embarking on a long-awaited overseas trip. As each day passes, my excitement builds, embodying the very definition of the word – “a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.” This anticipation is especially poignant given the challenges I’ve faced in recent years, from profound loss to ongoing health issues. While none were life-threatening, the cumulative effect has been taxing.

Finding joy in excitement after such a prolonged period of difficulty feels almost surreal. Yet, it’s a welcome change, one I’m determined to savour fully.

The Art of Savouring

Savouring is about more than just enjoying a moment; it’s a deliberate practice of increasing the intensity, duration, and appreciation of positive experiences and emotions. I’ve been applying this concept to my upcoming trip in three key ways:

1. Revelling in the expectation of the experience

2. Enjoying the experience as it happens

3. Reminiscing about the experience after it happens

By extending the benefits of savouring, I’m maximising the positive impact of this exciting event. I’ve also been sharing my enthusiasm with others, adding different “flavours” to my anticipation.

Balancing Excitement and Anxiety

It’s important to acknowledge that alongside my excitement, there’s a touch of anxiety. This will be my first overseas trip in 8 years and my first solo international adventure. However, I’m proud to say that the excitement is winning out over the anxiety – a significant shift in my perspective on life.

Embracing Life’s Possibilities at Any Age

This experience resonates deeply with the philosophy we champion at Strategic Achievement Coaching. We believe that life can be well-lived at any age and that as we mature, our lives can continue to expand. My journey from anxiety to excitement is a testament to this belief.

At Strategic Achievement Coaching, we help people face, understand, and overcome the challenges of contemporary aging. We empower our clients to navigate and redefine their lives, enabling them to experience purpose, joy, and fulfilment at any stage.

Your Turn to Savour

As I prepare for my adventure, I invite you to reflect on your own experiences:

– What makes you excited?

– How do you harness and reap the benefits that come with being excited?

– Have you ever ‘savoured’ your experiences? If so, what difference did it make for you?

I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

Remember, whether you’re seeking more from work, life, or both, Strategic Achievement Coaching is here to support you. We specialise in helping mature and accomplished individuals rediscover their passion and purpose. Through our range of services – coaching, workshops, training, speaking, and writing – we provide the tools and support you need to navigate life’s next chapter with clarity, focus, and renewed energy.

Stay tuned for updates from my trip, where I’ll share specific instances of savouring. Together, let’s embrace the excitement life has to offer and create a future filled with purpose and joy.