5 Things Grounding Technique

Grounding techniques are useful tools for anyone who struggles with anxiety or panic attacks. They can help you to help yourself to remain calm and to regain a sense of being in the present moment. This technique is easy to learn and can be done inside or outside, anywhere you are it doesn’t matter.
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5 Things you can see: Look for small details such as patterns on the carpet, the way the light reflects on a surface, or anything in nature around you.
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5 Things you can feel: Notice how the fabric of your clothes feel, the warmth of the sun on your skin or pick up an object and notice the weight.
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5 Things you can hear: Pay attention to the sounds around you such as traffic, the wind, other people around you.
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5 Things you can small: Notice smells in the air such as air fresheners or the leaves or snow on the ground. You can find an object to pick up and smell like a candle.
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5 Things you can taste: Always have gum or a sucker on you to help with this or grab a bottle of water or a cup of coffee or tea if it is handy and be mindful of the flavour.