We have to eat to live, sometimes we eat alone and sometimes we eat with others. Today I suggest that you do your best to share your lunch and anytime you sit for a meal, with others. Mainly with friends that you care about and care about you.
It is scientifically proven that humans are social creatures that need interaction with others. Our anticipation of being with others makes our energy level go up, our mood lightens, we smile, we get happy. Sitting with others and listening to them and having them listen to you lets your anxious thoughts relax. It reminds you to slow down, even if it is for just a bit, and take a deep breath.
You can talk about the environment, the people there, the food. I frequently seek time from my Dad’s busy schedule to have lunch with him. We get to talk about real estate projects we are both working on. We share ideas, strategies, styles, and things that makes us successful. We enjoy trying different restaurants, mainly Latin, and we become insta-food-critics. It is so much fun to talk about our experience at a particular restaurant and then decide if we will go back.
Spending time with someone during lunch lets you connect and remember to let them connect to you. That is done, but actively listening to them speak. I bite my tongue sometimes so that I don’t speak over people. Life isn’t about being heard, life is about enjoy life.
Last thing, if you can’t find a friend to spend lunch with and you see people sitting alone walk up and ask if they would like company. I don’t ever remember being turned down and I’ve met some very interesting people.
