Self-Test for Mindful Food Vibe

"I'm done before the waiter asks if I need ketchup." (Speed Eater) 

"I chew slowly, but my phone steals my attention by bite three." (Distracted Diner)

"I taste every flavor, put my fork down, and maybe even sigh happily." (Savoring Pro)

"Grab chips and demolish the bag while typing, barely noticing." (Auto-Pilot Mode)

"Pause. Ask: ‘Am I hungry or just bored/stressed?’ Then decide." (Mindful Pauser)

"Eat an apple while staring into space, pondering life’s mysteries." (Casually Aware)

"I eat ice cream straight from the tub while muttering about life." (Comfort Seeker)

"I take three breaths, then choose something nourishing." (Zen Master)

"I eat a carrot angrily, then order pizza. It’s complicated." (Mixed Emotions)

"Chat first, eat later. I stop when satisfied, not stuffed." (Social Butterfly)

"Secretly track how many samosas others eat to ‘calibrate’ my intake." (Overthinker)

"I’ve failed. Tomorrow I’ll eat only kale." (All-or-Nothing)

"YOLO. It was delicious. Moving on!" (Balanced Human)

"I calculate how much extra treadmill time I ‘owe’." (Penalty Planner)

"Eaten while watching Netflix. Wait, what was on my plate?" (Zombie Eater)

"Eaten outside, noticing the breeze and flavors." (Nature Buddha)

"Interrupted by kids/dogs/emails. I think I ate toast?" (Chaos Diner)

"Taste first, everything else later." (Flavor Fanatic)

"Protein! Fiber! Will this keep me full?" (Nutrition Ninja)

"What’s closest and requires zero effort?" (Convenience King/Queen)

"I track them like a detective." (Numbers Navigator)

"I glance but don’t obsess." (Balanced Viewer)

"I ignore them—food isn’t math!" (Intuitive Eater)

"Mostly plants, seasonal, and local when possible." (Eco-Eater)

"I try, but my love for cheese/avocados/coffee complicates things." (Climate Realist)

"I don’t think about it—but I’ll start!" (Future Mindful)

"Get reinvented into new meals!" (Zero-Waste Hero)

"Sometimes… end up forgotten in the fridge." (Compost Candidate)

"I usually toss them. I’m working on it." (Waste Warrior-in-Training)

"Often—I wonder who grew this and how." (Grateful Diner)

"When I cook myself, I appreciate the effort!" (Home-Cook Reflector)

"Rarely, unless the menu mentions it." (On-the-Go Eater)

"I buy it to reduce waste!" (Imperfect Advocate)

"I would, but it’s hard to find." (Eco-Curious)

"I never noticed—are wonky carrots a thing?" (Newbie)

"Breakfast: Rushed. Dinner: Relaxed." (Daylight Dasher)

"Late-night snacks are my emotional support." (Moonlight Muncher)

"I adapt—picnics, desk lunches, parties—I roll with it!" (Flexi-Feaster)

"List in hand, mission-focused." (Planet Planner)

"I roam aisles, grabbing what looks good." (Spontaneous Shopper)

 "Delivery apps are my lifeline." (Tech-Fueled)

If yes: You’re tuned in! That’s flavor mindfulness — your taste buds are truly alive.

If not: That’s a clue — you might be eating with your head elsewhere. Try chewing with curiosity next time.

“Always — eating time = screen time.”

“Sometimes — depends on the meal.”

“Rarely — I make time to just eat.”

“Walk, music, call a friend.”

“Depends. I sometimes eat, sometimes wait.”

“Always — it’s a habit now.”

“Never — sounds cool, but I’m too busy.”

“Sometimes — when I remember.”

TV / Netflix

Work / Emails

Social Media

Kids / Chaos

“Yes. I pause and check in.”

“Sometimes — but I forget often.”

“Nope. I eat first, think later.”

“Frequently — it’s like a blur.”

“Sometimes — especially when rushed.”

“Rarely — I recall most meals.”

“Yes, and I judge myself too.”

“Sometimes, but I’m trying to unlearn.”

“Nope. All foods fit!”

Time of Day (e.g., late nights)

Setting (e.g., standing, working)

Mood (e.g., stressed, rushed)

Skipping meals (e.g., no breakfast = 4 p.m. binge)

Social settings (e.g., eating to match others)

Emotions (stress, boredom, loneliness)

“Greasy comfort food after stress.”
Totally valid. Try sipping water between bites—it resets your brain mid-meal.

“Sad desk salad, barely noticed.”
Even healthy food deserves love. Add one exciting texture to make it vibe!

“I paused and realized I wasn’t even hungry.”
You’re vibing at guru levels. Go mentor someone else now.