This is a grounding techinque to help reduce anxiety in the present moment and in your immediate environment. I often try to add deep breathing in with this as well. Here’s what you can try when you start feeling anxious.-
*List five things you can see. Say them out loud and describe them.
Take a deep breath, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
*List four thing you can touch. Focus on the sensation of touch; how does the fabric feel of your clothes, the chair your sitting on, etc
Take a deep breath, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
*List three things you can hear. Quiet your mind and focus. Try to notice the small noises you don;t usually pay attention to.
Take a deep breath, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
*List two things you can smell.
Take a deep breath, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
*List one thing you can taste. Maybe you can taste something from breakfast or your toothpaste.
Take a deep breath, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
This works because you are actively training your brain to pull focus from what was upsetting you and focus on the task at hand. This can be repeated as often as needed.
-Love and Light
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