How to use your body to soothe your mind.

Calm Practice

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5-4-3-2-1

A tool to support your mind with a countdown to a calm state.

Here’s how! 

Notice:

• 𝟓 things you can see 👀 Look for interesting textures, tiny details, or patterns of light or color.
• 𝟒 things you can feel ✋🏻Notice physical sensations or move about your space and touch four different things.
• 𝟑 things you can hear 👂🏻
• 𝟐 things you can smell 👃🏻
• 𝟏 thing you can taste 👅

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Ballagh, R. (2024). 5-4-3-2-1. 101 Ways to Find Calm: How to Use Your Body to Soothe Your Mind. P. 18.