2 Minute Grounding In Anxiety

If your mind is racing and you notice anxiety or panic is arising, use this simple grounding technique to bring you back into the present moment using your five senses in less than 2 minutes. You can use this tool anytime, anywhere.

Transcript

I want you to get as close to the ground as you can as possible. That could just be feeling your feet firmly planted on the earth or if you can sit down or lie down wherever you are. Now let's take three deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth together. Inhale. What are five things you can see? Maybe just noticing the colors around you. What are four things you can touch? Could be yourself for the ground, Noticing the textures. What are three things you can hear? Just could be my voice, Maybe birds, Traffic. What are two things you can smell? One thing you can taste. Take a deep breath in. Stay here for as long as you need and whenever you're ready, Continue about your day.