🧭 Orient and Pace

"Right now, I am here."

When you feel anxious and on edge, your body is scanning for what might go wrong. This practice helps bring attention back to what is actually happening, while gently slowing the pace of your system.

Try this, one step at a time:

• Look around and name five things you can see.
• Name four things you can feel with your body.
• Name three things you can hear.
• Take a slow breath in, then exhale a little longer than the inhale.
• Pause and notice if anything feels even slightly calmer.

(Repeat for 2 to 4 minutes, or until your body feels more settled.)