Healthy Living Tip: Being Mindful Brings Happiness

Elisha Goldstein

Uncovering HappinessIn honor of National Nutrition Month®, I asked Elisha Goldstein to share a tip or two to help you live healthfully and happily. I am a huge fan of his book The Now Effect. It has truly helped me to become more mindful and happy.

Be mindful of where it comes from – Take 30 seconds to pause and consider where the food you have in front of you came from, who was responsible for picking it, packaging it, transporting it and putting it in a place for you to find it. If it is a prepared food, who was responsible for taking the time to prepare it (even yourself) and then do some internal gesture of gratitude to them. Your food will taste a whole lot better now :).

Choose to consciously eat slower – This has been a tried and true piece of advice, but I’m suggesting this as a path toward happiness through food. When you chew slightly slower you give yourself the opportunity to enjoy the food more and as those moments of enjoyment add up, the ratio in life between good and bad moments begins to shift, inclining you more toward happiness. Enjoy!

Elisha Goldstein, PhD  is co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living in Los Angeles and author of Uncovering Happiness, The Now Effect and co-author of MBSR Every Day and The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook.

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Jill Weisenberger

I'm Jill, and I believe simple changes in your mindset and health habits can bring life-changing rewards. And I don't believe in willpower. It's waaaay overrated. As a food-loving registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist and certified health and wellness coach, I've helped thousands of people solve their food and nutrition problems. If you're looking for a better way to master this whole healthy eating/healthy living thing or if you're trying to prevent or manage diabetes or heart problems, you'll find plenty of resources right here.

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  1. taylor on March 30, 2016 at 4:33 am

    Hi

    Nice Post Thank for sharing.

    Taylor

    • Jill Weisenberger on March 30, 2016 at 7:51 am

      Thanks for visiting my blog Taylor!

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