Wellness
Its tried and true for a reason.
Its accessible for everyone and helps with calming the nervous system during moments of stress, Rodriguez tells Bustle.
Rodriguez recommends looking around and letting your eyes settle on one thing at a time.
See the details, too.
Really look at each of your five things.
Are there cars outside?
Can you hear static from an electronic?
Your cat digging in their litter?
If theres nothing noticeable, you cancarry a familiar scent with you.
Do you enjoy the smell of vanilla?
Does pumpkin spice make you feel relaxed?
To finish, notice if you might taste anything.
Attempt to imagine the taste of your favorite food if theres nothing accessible to taste.
The purpose of this trick isnt necessarily to successfully find something.
Its often a matter of figuring out what works best foryourbrain.
Source:
Maria Rodriguez, LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist, owner of Ivy Roots Psychotherapy
