You’ve probably noticed that mindfulness can be applied to many different things in our lives, but have you considered drinking mindfully? Since the holiday season is ahead of us, here are some things to think about.
Mindful drinking is a way to consume alcohol in a conscious way instead of drinking fast and too much. It’s currently popular in the U.K. where you can learn how to do it from a group called Club Soda.
It may sound trendy, but mindful drinking has been a thing for a very long time among Buddhists. Modern practitioners don’t necessarily cut out alcohol from their lives but they learn how to drink it properly.
While drinking alcohol doesn’t necessarily have to be bad for you, doing it excessively can lead to many problems. Instead of going all or nothing on it, you can try mindful drinking as the middle path that promotes enjoying the benefits of alcohol without suffering from its downsides.
Are you ready to try the new approach this holiday season? Slow down, savor your drinks, and enjoy the day after with no hangover.
