10 minutes · very simple

Chai (or Tea) Ritual

Use a daily warm drink as a five-sense grounding anchor.

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You'll want

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Step-by-step

  1. 1Hold a warm cup of chai, tea, or water in both hands.
  2. 2Notice the smell, the warmth, the weight.
  3. 3Take the first sip slowly and notice the taste.
  4. 4Set the cup down for ten seconds before the next sip.

Mindful eating and drinking practices, including culturally embedded rituals, are linked to lower stress and improved interoceptive awareness.

Safety note: Mind the temperature of the cup.

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