Here’s a relatively simple technique that I use to unwind anxiety
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique
I got this from Brit Frank’s book “The Science of Stuck”
Notice the following:
5 things you can see
4 things you can hear
3 things you can touch
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Usually a single cycle is enough for me, but I can also keep repeating it until I feel well-anchored in the present and can feel deeper peace and mindfulness.
Why it works
Anxiety lives in the future.
This technique anchors me to the present where I can get unstuck from a negative spiral that anxiety draws me into.
If you try it, would love to know how it works for you!