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Get Me Out of My Head

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One thing at a time. You don’t need to do everything right now.

Before you start

4-4-6 breathing

Why this helps

Slow, paced breathing can help your body settle when you feel tense or overwhelmed.

Do this

  1. 1.Press Start when you are ready.
  2. 2.Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, then breathe out for 6.
  3. 3.Follow the words and timer for 3 rounds. You can pause or end at any time.

Time: About 1 minute

Tap Start when you’re ready. No rush.

Before you start

5-4-3-2-1 grounding

Why this helps

This exercise can bring your attention back to the present moment when you feel overwhelmed or anxious.

Do this

  1. 1.Find 5 things you can see.
  2. 2.Notice 4 things you can physically feel.
  3. 3.Listen for 3 things you can hear.
  4. 4.Identify 2 things you can smell.
  5. 5.Notice 1 thing you can taste, or imagine a familiar taste.

Time: 2–5 minutes

Tap Start when you’re ready. No rush.

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