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This is a grounding practice that can help you when you are stressed or anxious.

It can help bring some calm,

Bring some peace,

Help ground you in the present moment.

So,

Find a quiet place.

You can lay down,

Sit up,

Sit on a chair,

Stand,

Whatever feels the most comfortable for you in this moment.

Then,

Take a deep breath in and a deep breath out.

And name five things that you can physically see in the space around you.

Now,

Name four things that you can touch in the space around you and actually touch them.

Now,

Name three things you can hear in the space around you.

And now,

Name two things you can smell,

Any sense that you can smell in the space around you.

And now,

Name one thing you can taste,

Even if it's just the saliva in your mouth.

Now,

Take another deep breath in and a deep breath out.

And hopefully,

You find yourself a little bit more grounded,

A little bit calmer,

And more present in the moment.