Anxiety can be very difficult to deal with. There are many ways we can address it. One simple way in the moment is the 5,4,3,2,1 activity. It works well as it employs the use of the senses to distract us from anxious thoughts. If you experience anxiety and haven’t tried it yet, perhaps it’s worth giving it a go? It can be used by children and adults of all ages, anywhere, at any time.

5-4-3-2-1

Look around and find

5 things you can touch

4 things you can see

3 things you can hear

2 things you can smell

1 thing you can taste