5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Countdown to make anxiety blast off Everyone feels anxious now and then But there are things you can do to minimize those feelings Mayo Clinic Health System staff suggests trying the exercise below the next time your mind is stuck on the worry setting Sit quietly Look around you and notice 5 things you can see Your hands, the sky, a plant on your colleague's desk;1 thing you taste;The 5–4–3–2–1 sensory grounding strategy will bring your focus to the present moment as you engage all of your senses Practice the strategy for one round If you find your mind jumping back to the stressful thoughts, repeat the practice as needed The 5–4–3–2–1 Sensory Grounding Exercise • Name five things you can see in this room • Without moving, name four things you
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