Exercise: Mindful Monday
How: Mindful Monday: 5-4-3-2-1″
5 – See: Acknowledge five things you can see around you. Notice details like color, shape, or texture, such as a cup, the sunrise, or a plant. 4 – Feel: Acknowledge four things you can touch. Focus on physical sensations like the ground beneath your feet, the comfort of your seat, or a table/desk surface. 3 – Hear: Acknowledge three things you can hear. Listen for external sounds like activities outside, a humming appliance, or birds chirping. 2 – Smell: Acknowledge two things you can smell. Notice scents in your environment, or recall a favorite comforting smell if the air is neutral. 1 – Taste: Acknowledge one thing you can taste. Notice the lingering flavor in your mouth or take a sip of coffee.
Perform first thing today or multiple times throughout your day.
You’ve got this!
Equipment: A simple exercise mat is suitable.
