Right Brain Journeys

Enjoying rest and pleasure on my Summer Savoring retreat in Italy. I hope to inspire you to slow down and take in positive emotions and experiences, too.

In this photo I am savoring two gelato flavors that are new to me — Pulcinella and Fior Di Latte with basil and mint. Pulcinella is ricotta, orange peel, chocolate chips and pistachios.

The third flavor you see is Pesca (peach). It’s also delicious, but I’ve had it many times in the past.

The flavors are pure, fresh, bright and intense — they immediately focus my attention on the sensation of taste. And I Savor the pleasure of each little spoonful.

Check out my full Summer Savoring Series of about a dozen posts of photos and videos on LinkedIn (profile = Gino Perrotte). I share most of my content these days on LinkedIn.

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One of my key strategies for self-care is SAVORING. This allows me to consciously slow down to rest, relax, and revitalize.

As an educator and coach, it’s one way that I keep my cup full so that I can continue to GIVE to my students and clients through deep and active listening, insights, information, encouragement, and inspiration.

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“Savoring" is "an emotion regulation strategy that focuses on the positive and can result in an emotion uplift." It is "a way to slow down and take in positive emotions and experiences."

"When we savor, we aren't only feeling pleasure but also acknowledging that pleasure and extending our enjoyment of that moment. According to psychologist Fred Bryant, savoring can become 'an acquired skill' with time and practice."

Quotes and information about Savoring from:
Eva, A.L. (2022). "Surviving Teacher Burnout A Weekly Guide to Build Resilience, Deal with Emotional Exhaustion & Stay Inspired in the Classroom." pp. 15-16.

Perfect weather

Karl Lagerfeld exhibit at The MET. Fabulous!

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Karl Lagerfeld exhibit at The MET. Fabulous!

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Rainy week here in NYC. While I don’t enjoy the rain, I do love the flowers.

And so, I’m learning to appreciate the process that creates the results that I love. To embrace the rain as much as I do the flowers.

How have you learned to embrace the process?

We GET what we THINK.

Is the way that you are currently thinking helping you to move in the direction you desire? Or are your thoughts a roadblock standing between you and your goals?

Mindset matters. Mindset is a combination of our thoughts and our emotions which influence each other. Change our thinking, change the way we feel. Transform the way we feel, transform our thinking.

If you’re ready to shift your mindset to new, productive thoughts, send me a message. Let’s chat about how I can support you on your journey.
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Photo: a tray from the gift shop at the historic Hotel del Coronado, San Diego that I bought as a spring break 2023 souvenir.

These pretty much capture what springtime in the park feels like.

One of my favorite parts of living in NYC is getting to experience the diverse beauty of four seasons in Central Park.

Loving this new book. I’ve known for over a decade now that I am a sensitive person — someone who is more responsive to my surroundings and experiences than average.

I’ve learned ways to tap into the power that comes from being sensitive (and to no longer apologize for it) and also how to create spaces for rest and revitalization, so that I can avoid overstimulation.

Could you also be a sensitive person? See the photos of the (partial) checklist from page 19 (full checklist in the book) and chart that they offer from page 21 of the book. I relate to these phrases so much.

Highly recommend this book. Here’s how the publishers page describes it:

“Everyone has a sensitive side, but nearly 1 in 3 people have the genes to be more sensitive than others—both physically and emotionally. These are the people who pause before speaking and think before acting; they tune into subtle details and make connections that others miss.

They tend to be intelligent, big-hearted, and wonderfully creative; they are wired to go deep, yet society tells them to hide the very sensitivity that makes them this way. These are the world’s ‘highly sensitive people,’ and Sensitive is the book that champions them.”

“…Sensitive teaches us how to unlock the potential in this undervalued strength and leverage it across the most important areas of our lives: in friendships and relationships, the workplace, leadership, and parenting.”

“Weaving together actionable advice, relatable anecdotes, and the latest scientific research, Sensitive shows readers how leaning in to their sensitivity unlocks a powerful ‘boost effect’ to launch them ahead in life. It hands them the tools and insights they need to thrive as a sensitive person in a loud, fast, too-much world.”

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677714/sensitive-by-jenn-granneman-and-andre-solo/

Daffodils 🌼 for days. Ready or not, spring wants to be here.

These caught my eye.

1. At The MET
2. At the Brooklyn Museum