Happy Thoughts 3- April 30, 2020

The 5 Senses.

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This skill helps to immediately ground you by tapping into your 5 senses. By engaging in the 5 senses, it forces you to remain in the ‘here and now,’ and not look back at past times, or, look too far ahead into future times. Reflecting on the past, or, looking too far ahead can cause the body and the mind unnecessary stress and anxiety. So, go back to your elementary school roots, and identify your 5 senses to the best of your ability...

What are they?

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Now, close your eyes for a few moments and breathe. Deep inhales, deep exhales. Complete at least 3 rounds of breath prior to anything else. And, in whatever space you are in, open your eyes and begin to engage in your 5 senses, that is:

1. Touch

2. Taste

3. Smell

4. Hear

5. Sight

Identifying 1-2 things for each sense. For example:

-My feet are currently touching the ground/floor, my bottom is touching the chair

-I taste the lemon from my last sip of lemon water I took

-I smell my clean laundry finishing up downstairs

-I hear the light music playing in my living room, and my children playing in the basement

-I see the rain hitting the window in front of me

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Again, in doing this, you will immediately bring your mind and body back to the moment you are in; thus, relaxing your thoughts and resetting yourself to focus and be present for the day, or night ahead. Practice this daily to help ease your body and calm your mind J

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BE. HERE. NOW.