THE RAISIN EXERCISE
By Deidre Dattoli

This is a great introductory exercise for beginners to start practising mindfulness, since it can be attempted by anyone with any kind of food (although one with an interesting or unusual texture, smell, or taste is best).

Take a raisin and pretend you’ve never seen one before. Pay careful attention to:

•       The way the raisin looks

•       How it feels

•       How its skin responds to your manipulation

•       Its smell

•       Its taste

Focusing on the single raisin is meant to bring your mind to the present, to what is right in front of you. Closely observing  it in your hand and intentionally noticing everything about it, gives you respite from expending energy, time and attention on worrying or ruminating about other parts of your life.

DEIDRE DATTOLI
SEMINAR LEADER & EXECUTIVE COACH

Deidre works with entrepreneurs, business women and teenage girls to help them become their very best selves. Deidre provides executive leadership development training, mentoring and one-on-one coaching. Deidre specialises in interpersonal communication and strategy development. She has over 15 years’ experience working with small to large organisations, industry groups and individuals to tailor a program specific to your needs.

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