Notice how objects feel

A piece of chocolate, eaten mindfully:

1. Select the piece of chocolate keeping in mind your craving.
2. Set aside any guilt or distractions and be fully present, sitting down to savour the experience.
3. Unwrap the chocolate paying attention to the aroma and the sound.

Often we lead hectic, busy lifestyles and it’s all too easy for us to lose touch with our emotions. To reconnect, try setting a timer for various points during the day. When the timer goes off, take a few deep breaths and notice how you’re feeling emotionally. Pay attention to where that emotion ...

As you’re riding the wave (or just noticing the sensations), you may find it helpful to silently describe the sensations in an objective and non-judgmental way (e.g., I notice warmth in my belly that is increasing…the warmth in my belly is decreasing and my belly feels cooler).

When you are...