It is a stressful time. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Try these grounding techniques next time you’re feeling anxious: use your fives senses, use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, deep breathing, or take a walk.
USE YOUR FIVE SENSES
NOTICE WHAT IS AROUND THAT YOU CAN SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, HEAR, AND TASTE. YOUR MIND WILL DISTRACT ITSELF FROM WHATEVER MAY BE CAUSING YOU STRESS.
5-4-3-2-1 TECHNIQUE
USE YOUR SENSES TO COUNT DOWN
i. 5 THINGS YOU SEE
ii. 4 THINGS YOU FEEL
iii. 3 THINGS YOU HEAR
iiii. 2 THINGS YOU SMELL
v. 1 THING YOU TASTE
DEEP BREATHING
SLOWLY INHALE AND THEN EXHALE FOR 3-6 FULL SECONDS. FEEL THE AIR FILLING YOUR LUNGS AND NOTICE HOW THEY FEEL WHEN YOU RELEASE THE AIR.
