5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

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5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

A simple method to help manage anxiety by focusing on your present surroundings.
Click “Begin Exercise” and follow the highlighted cards.

5 Things You See

Look around and notice 5 things you can see

4 Things You Touch

Notice 4 things you can feel or touch

3 Things You Hear

Listen for 3 sounds around you

2 Things You Smell

Notice 2 things you can smell

1 Thing You Taste

Notice 1 thing you can taste

Why This Works: The 5-4-3-2-1 technique engages all your senses to distract from anxious thoughts and ground you in the present moment. By systematically noticing sensory details, you activate different parts of your brain that help regulate the nervous system.

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