Purpose: A few things to try when your mind pulls away, so you can land back in the here and now.
When to use: Use this when you feel yourself drifting off or spinning up and want to come back.
Worksheet prompts
- Tick anything that has helped you land back in the present before.
- Name four things you can see, hear, or touch from where you are right now.
- Which of these helps most? Where can you keep it so it is easy to reach?
Small and near you beats perfect. - How far away do you feel right now?
Coming back can take a minute. That minute counts.