“Taking care of your mental health is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

This technique uses your senses to bring you back to the present moment and calm your anxiety.

5 things you can see: Look around and name 5 things in your environment (e.g., the treadmill, a piece of equipment, the wall, etc.).

4 things you can touch: Focus on textures, like the floor beneath your feet, the weight bar, or the feeling of your clothes.

3 things you can hear: Pay attention to the sounds in the gym – maybe music, people talking, or the hum of machines.

2 things you can smell: Notice the smells around you.

1 thing you can taste: Focus on the taste in your mouth (maybe a sip of water or the taste of your gum).