Make sure the drink is at a safe temperature. Then slowly pay attention to it — look, smell, take small sips, and notice how your body feels.
What are the benefits of this exercise?
- An easy way to practice attention within an everyday task
- Helps you notice taste, smell, temperature, and body sensation more consciously
- Brings the mind back to the present with a small pause, even during a busy day
How to do this exercise
Notice the color, steam, or light on the glass.
Hold the cup or glass and feel its weight and temperature.
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Take one slow smell. It's fine if you notice nothing.
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Take a small sip and notice the taste and temperature.
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Notice how your body feels as you swallow.
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Say to yourself: "For this one minute I was fully present with this whole act."