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Path Note — Grounding Exercise (5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness)

When anxiety or overwhelm takes over, your mind can feel scattered and unsafe. The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique helps you return to the present moment by anchoring your senses:

5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

This practice is simple but powerful. It calms your nervous system, slows racing thoughts, and helps you feel more rooted in reality — a key step in responding to life from choice rather than fear.

➟ Try this: Next time you feel overwhelmed, pause and slowly work through each sense. Name what you notice out loud or in your head.

Next steps: Work through the FM Cards, Mountain Cards, and My Decisions Cards to explore what is triggering your anxiety and how you can respond with clarity and grounded presence.

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