I like to attack a task with gusto. Set me down in front of a project and I zone in, block out distractions, and get the job done. Nothing in the world seems to exist except until my little project is completed. Do I even hear the kids yelling and squabbling? Hardly! I’m on a mission!
Unfortunately, this single-minded way of plowing through a task sometimes keeps me from meeting my goals. For instance, if I attack my dinner with such intensity, I just might wolf down the meal before considering what I’ve eaten or how much.
When I plow into a task, I usually do so with speed. How many times have I finished a meal in five minutes? The only way to make fast eating last longer is to simply eat more.
There are many reasons to slow down and enjoy a meal. The food might be doing the task of fueling the body, but eating is hardly a task! Eating slowly is better for digestion, heartburn, and portion control. Beyond that, meals are a great time for de-stressing after a long day.
If I want to attack something, I should go hit the gym or the weeds in the back yard. But if I want to get the best health benefits from eating, I should never plow through a meal.
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