Balance November 2017 - 15

M E N TA L W E L L B E I N G

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HOW MINDFUL ARE YOU?
1. When brushing my teeth in the
morning, I pay attention to the
feel of the bristles against my
teeth and gums, and the taste in
my mouth:
Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

a.
b.
c.
D.

2. I set aside time each day to sit
quietly and meditate:
Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

a.
b.
c.
D.

3. Getting to work, I experience
each step I take, noticing the
ground, my feet, my legs and the
feeling of the air against my skin:
Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

a.
b.
c.
D.

4. During the day, I am conscious
of my thoughts as they arise.
I notice when a thought has taken
me for a ride (or has begun to
run me in circles) and choose to
place my attention elsewhere:
Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

a.
b.
c.
D.

5. When I'm working, I can sustain
and focus my attention and am able
to think creatively and clearly,
without being seduced by the lure
of Instagram or emails:
Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

a.
b.
c.
D.

6. I am able to listen attentively
to others without the loudness of
my own thoughts clamouring
to be heard:

a.
b.
c.
D.

Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

7. I am aware of the sensations
in my body when difficult
feelings arise. I use my breath to
help anchor me and allow myself
to notice whatever is present:
Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

a.
b.
c.
D.

8. When I eat, I appreciate the
flavours and textures of the food.
I recognise that what I am eating
has grown beneath the sun, and
been harvested and prepared
prior to reaching the table:
Often.......................................
Sometimes...............................
Rarely.....................................
Never......................................

a.
b.
c.
D.

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MARYAM MANOUDI,
40, dental hygienist
'Having always been a

Balance asked
Londoners how
mindful they
think they are

spiritual person, I look
for answers. I was raised
to eat at the table and I
don't usually have my
phone in my hand. I'm in
touch with my feelings,
and I've just started
learning about kabbalah,
which has taught me to
pause when anything
happens, to first consider
my response. Every day
I take time to meditate.'

MICHAEL RUANE,
28, photographer
'I'm relatively mindful.
I eat at the table - it's
a good time to catch up
with my partner. However,
I have my phone in my
hand most of the time
- I can't escape it! I find
silence and solitude can
be comforting, especially
when you're living
somewhere as manic as
London. Making time for
yourself seems to have
been forgotten.'

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NAOMI MAYOR,
24, admin assistant
'At this moment, I don't
feel very mindful. I try to
eat at the dinner table,
but I have the bad habit
of multi-screening when
watching TV. I'm aware
of my feelings, but it
might take me a while
to work them out,
and the same applies
for others, too. I'm
comfortable being by
myself. I don't practice
meditation, though.'

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