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This technique will take you through your five senses to help remind you of the present. This is a calming technique that can help you get through tough or stressful situations.
Take a deep belly breath to begin.
LOOK: Look around for 5 things that you can see. Say them out loud. For example, you could say, I see the computer, I see the cup, I see the picture frame.
FEEL/TOUCH: Attend to 4 things that you can feel. Say them out loud. For example, you could say, I feel my feet warm in my socks, I feel my hands stroke my pet’s fur, or I feel the cushion I am sitting on.
LISTEN: Listen for 3 sounds. Say them out loud. It could be the sound of traffic outside, the sound of typing or the sound of your breathing.
SMELL: Say two things you can smell. If you can’t smell anything at the moment, then name your 2 favorite smells.
TASTE: Say one thing you can taste. It may be the toothpaste from brushing your teeth, or a mint from after lunch. If you can’t taste anything, then say your favorite thing to taste.
Take another deep belly breath to end.
Books on mindfulness meditation.
Books on replenishing the spirit.
