Assignment #1: Mindful Eating Exercise

Background

For this assignment, explore eating two pieces of candy (e.g., Lemon Drops, Life Savers, Peppermint Patties, M&M's). In all honesty, any type of candy can be used.

Instructions

Complete the 7-minute mindful eating exercise and how was the experience. Please use two pieces of candy. Eat one at a time while paying special attention to each moment and experience. Observe the process of what you are doing and analyze your reactions (thoughts, feelings, sensations) that arise in response.

• What were the experiences while eating these objects?
• What type of thoughts went through the mind during the activity?
• How was this way of eating differently from the way you usually eat?