Being mindful

Mindfulness is about living in the moment, and being fully aware of inner and outer experiences.

A deliberate action, being mindful may be applied to any number of situations, such as mindful eating, mindful exercise, and being mindful about certain processes.
For anyone considering being more mindful, eating is a good start. Take, for instance, a block of chocolate. Being mindful means taking six squares and putting the rest of the block away so that you don’t mindlessly eat it all in one hit.

Mindful eating is about not just eating food because it is there. Eat six grapes instead of the whole bunch, eat small portions and stop when you are feeling full.
It’s also about slowing down, and tasting your food, not just popping it into your mouth and swallowing. Take those six grapes for instance. Each grape should be savoured slowly, before being bitten into, with the aromatic juices rolling around in your mouth before you swallow it. The same goes for all your food. Eat slowly, taste and enjoy it.

Making mindful choices about what to eat is up to each individual, but everything in moderation is an effective way to go.