Managing Anxiety – Grounding Technique

Get out of your head and into the present moment. When anxiety takes over, grounding techniques can help bring you back to the here and now. Try this:

• Look around and identify 5 things you can see.
• Identify 4 things you can touch.
• Notice 3 things you can hear.
• Acknowledge 2 things you can smell.
• Focus on 1 thing you can taste.

Grounding helps you reconnect with the present and takes your focus off anxious thoughts. It’s a quick, effective way to regain control and calm your mind.

Anxiety is our specialty at Penney Murphy & Associates. 
Every member on our Counselling Team is highly trained
and experienced in anxiety work. 
We’ll help you to get results for managing your anxiety and finding calm.