And Im not alone.
One answer, saidKristen Scarlett, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.
Grounding exercises bring you back to the present and root you or ground you into now.'

1. list 5 things you might see right now.
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My mouth feels dry.

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Once youre done, you should feel present and calmer than you did before the practice, says Scarlett.
And for what its worth, I do feel just a little bit moreherenow.
Ive sent all my negative thoughts packing!
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(Okay, okayfor this moment at least.)
If youre looking for some positive affirmations,we got you.
And heres why its totally fine if youre notcrushing your to-do list right now.

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