What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
5-4-3-2-1 is a viral coping and mindfulness technique to manage stress and anxiety. It helps calm your mind anytime, anywhere.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of fear and uneasiness that makes you sweat, restless and tired all the time. It also affects your sleep. It affects your mental health and well-being.
5 Things You Can See
Look around your surroundings and identify the shape and texture of five things you can see. For example, a painting, a vase, a chair, or a book.
4 Things You Can Touch
Try to focus on the things that you can feel, like the breeze on your face or the softness of your blanket.
3 Things You Can Hear
Try to identify three distant and different sounds around you, such as the noise of traffic, the chirping of birds, or the barking of a dog.
2 Things You Can Smell
Try to notice two things you can smell. Like the smell of the coffee and the fragrance of scented candles.
1 Thing You Can Taste
Try to focus on the sense of your taste. Like the taste of the freshly squeezed lemon or the taste of a chocolate.
Information credits
This information is taken from the trusted health website, Healthline. However, it is always advisable to consult a psychologist for expert advice.