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5-4-3-2-1 Meditation

The 5-4-3-2-1 meditation technique is a grounding exercise designed to anchor you in the present moment when overwhelming feelings take hold.

5-4-3-2-1
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Transcript

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Get into a comfortable sitting position, and take a couple of deep breaths.

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Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out

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Do not rush. Take time to think

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dentiIfy 5 things you see in your surroundings

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Once you finish that, identify 4 things you can touch

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Then, identify 3 things you can hear

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Now, identify 2 things you can smell

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Finally, identify 1 thing you can taste.

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