Managing Psychological Overwhelm – The 5 Senses Reset

Overwhelmed by thoughts? Ground yourself with a 5-senses reset. The 5-Senses Reset helps shift focus from internal stress to external, calming sensory experiences:

1. See: Look for 5 things you can visually focus on in your surroundings.
2. Touch: Identify 4 textures you can physically feel (e.g., fabric, a smooth surface).
3. Hear: Listen for 3 distinct sounds around you.
4. Smell: Notice 2 scents in the air.
5. Taste: Focus on 1 flavor or take a small sip of something refreshing.

By engaging your senses, this technique pulls your mind out of overwhelm and back into the present moment.

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