Another grounding technique! If you missed our other post on Box Breathing scroll back to read about that as well. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding can be done out loud, or in your head. It forces you to slow down and be very present in the moment. This helps calm nerves, anxiety, and overwhelming feelings. Try starting by taking a few deep breathes in and out, and really take your time to focus on what you are seeing, feeling, hearing, smelling, and tasting.

An exercise to try when you’re feeling overwhelmed

• 5 Things you can see
• 4 Things you can feel
• 3 Things you can hear
• 2 Things you can smell
• 1 Thing you can taste

f this grounding technique does not work for you, don’t give up; try something else.

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