article_snippet: According to author Michael Acton Smith, we can do little things every single day to combat this.
article_snippet: author Michael Acton Smith combines extracts from neurological research with wisdom from history's great thinkers and the real-life experiences of individuals across the globe.
article_snippet: It's an opportunity to repeatedly hit your subconscious with a mindful reminder.
article_snippet: Eat a single square of chocolate mindfully Eat a square of chocolate so mindfully that you pay attention to everything, from the sounds of the wrapper to the smell of the wrapper and the feeling against your tongue.
article_snippet: Focussing on taste in this way forces your sense to wake up.
article_snippet: Speaking about his book and accompanying app, Michael Acton Smith OBE, who is CEO and founder of kids entertainment company Mind Candy, the creators of global kids phenomenon Moshi Monsters, said: 'Regular meditation is medically proven to be good for you - Regular meditation increases focus and creativity, productivity and job satisfaction, mental and even physical health.
article_snippet: his book and accompanying app, Michael Acton Smith OBE, who is CEO and founder of kids entertainment company Mind Candy, the creators of global kids phenomenon Moshi MonstersMichael Acton Smith , suggests simple tips like eating chocolate mindfully, left . '
highlights_snippet: Includes eating chocolate, sighing and designing a dream desert island .