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Five-senses self-soothe
Something to see, hear, touch, smell and taste
- 3 to 8 min
- Traditional, widely used practice
Similar: 5-4-3-2-1 grounding
Make a small calm kit
For each of your five senses, pick one thing that feels soothing right now. Then spend a moment with it. Skip any sense you like.
About this tool
On hard days, comfort through the senses can be a small, kind place to start. This is a self-soothing skill taught in many therapy programmes, and many people find it helps. It has not been tested on its own, so think of it as something that may help. Choose only what feels right for you. Skip any sense you like, and nothing you pick is sent anywhere.
Pick this one if you want comfort and soothing, not a checklist.