Jenn J

Prepare yourself for having a "mindful-eating" meal by setting a table with your good china and silverware, lighting a candle, and playing quiet music in the background.

Sit down for your meal. While you're eating, don't do any other activities-just focus entirely on the food. Notice details such as the food appearance, flavors and textures, and even the temperature.

In your notebook, record your observations. Then add a few notes about how it feels to eat a meal using that much focus and total awareness.