Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Overwhelm

Grounding techniques help bring you back to the present moment when anxiety or distressing thoughts take over. The 5-4-3-2-1 method is one of the most popular: name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. Other techniques include holding an ice cube, focusing on your breathing, or describing your surroundings in detail. These simple tools can be used anywhere, anytime.