Grounding with 5-4-3-2-1

This one is both a mindfulness AND a distress tolerance skill, so you'll find it both places. 

Why It Works: Grounding brings your attention to the present moment, reducing overwhelm.

Instructions:

1. Identify 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.

2. Focus on each sense fully to ground yourself in the moment.