5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
A simple technique that brings your attention back to the present through your five senses. Helps with anxiety, panic, and stress. More about the technique →
Let's get grounded
Take a slow breath in and a slow breath out, in time with the circle. When you're ready, we'll begin.
You can name them silently — filling in the fields is optional.
Nicely done 🌿
Reach for this technique any time you feel anxiety building, stress mounting, or a sense that you're losing control. With practice, it becomes a tool you can grab automatically.
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Good to know
This is a self-help exercise, not a substitute for professional care. If your anxiety is intense or won't let up, talk to a therapist or doctor. If you're in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or call 911 for emergencies. Available 24/7.