Taking the time to deliberately appreciate the present moment can greatly support your overall well-being. In a world that keeps moving faster and faster, we have a new disease to be wary of: The Busyness Disease.

Often, we move through life so quickly that we don’t take the time to pause and acknowledge our successes. Slowing down to go faster means appreciating the present moment. To be here now allows us to cultivate a deeper sense of present moment awareness in moments that matter most.

By slowing down to go faster, we create space to reflect on our thoughts, emotions, experiences, and … results. This self-reflection is an essential self-leadership practice that helps us gain a better understanding of our biases and our assets. By activating and leveraging our assets, we make our biases irrelevant, thereby moving closer to our future self.

In order to slow down to go faster, you can start by asking the central question of life, love, and leadership: What choice can I make, and action can I take in this moment to create the greatest net value? Asking this question helps us to stay focused on what really matters most in our personal and professional life. This question invites us to make conscious choices that align with our future self and keeps us focused on our vision for the future.

By focusing on the present moment and acknowledging our wins, we can develop a sense of gratitude for what we have and what is going right in our life. We shift our focus from what’s lacking to what we already have. This shift in mindset can have a profound impact on our overall well-being and happiness.

Slowing down to go faster allows us to be fully present in our relationships and interactions with others and to make appreciation a habit. It enables us to listen attentively, empathize, and connect on a deeper level. By being present and engaged in what really matters most in life, love, and leadership, we foster more meaningful connections that contribute to the actualizing of our future self.

American philosopher and psychologist William James said: “The deepest human need is the need to be appreciated.” And the fastest way to activate this appreciation is by asking ourselves the central question.

What choice can I make, and action can I take in this moment to create the greatest net value?

Next week, we will look at the benefits of slowing down to go faster in your life. Learn more at Achievable.com.