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5 things game!
I noticed we didn't have one of these threads on the new forum yet so I thought I'd start one! 5 things game is a kind of grounding technique whereby you name things that you see, feel, hear and smell as way of connecting to and focusing on the present moment. It's useful because focusing on the present moment can help you take your mind off unpleasant, anxious and negative thoughts. You can easily use this technique away from the computer or in public if you want too (I do it all the time). The formula is as follows...
5 things I can see
4 things I can feel
3 things I can hear
2 things I can smell
1 good thing about myself (this is the most important one!)
(I'm not sure who started this on the old forum - Antria maybe? Anyway, the credit must go to them for thinking up this idea for a thread)
I'll start the ball rolling...
5 things I can see
a model skeleton
my wallet
a tea cup
library books
my pencil case
4 things I can feel
itchiness
my cheek resting on my hand
my dressing gown tied around my waist
my back against the chair
3 things I can hear
good time by owl city (feat. carly rae jepsen)
my typing
the tv
2 things I can smell
lemongrass and ginger tea
the air
1 good thing about myself
I am kind
Your turn 😄
My iPhone
Coloured pencils
The TV remote
A bag of peas wrapped in a tea towel
A photo frame
4 things I can feel
The cold peas on my knee
The keys on my laptop
My back leaning against a couch cushion
My socks on my feet
3 things I can hear
The TV playing an ad for Maccas
My housemates outside playing cards
A car running outside
2 things I can smell
Me (I smell, lol)
My hands that smell like chocolate
1 good thing about myself
I'm always there to offer advice or just listen 🙂
5 things I can see
- drum kit
- box of things i havent unpacked hehe
- phone
- couch
- cup of tea
4 things I can feel
- warmth of my hoodie
- hands on keyboard
- soft pillow on my back:)
- glasses on me nose
3 things I can hear
- cars out the front (live on a busy road)
- music boyfriend is playing - chill cruisy tunes
- boyfriend humming
2 things I can smell
- clean hair
- general lounge comfy smell
1 good thing about ME!
- I am a good listener and believe that Im compassionate and care about people
5 things i can see:
- Carpet
- Curtains
- Jackets on the couch
- Laptop cords
- Windows
4 things I can feel:
- My slippers on my feet
- My calluses- ouch! 😞
- My hair on my neck
- Wind blowing through the window
3 things I can hear
- Wind
- The clock
- Cars
2 thing I can smell
- My clean hair
- Green tea
1 good thing about me
I'm learnng to take things as they come
- My phone
- Deodorant
- Laptop
- Business cards
- wrapper
4 things I can feel
- The chair
- A pain in my shoulder
- My hair
- The laptop beneath my hands
3 things I can hear
- My laptop
- My typing
- Family downstairs
2 things I can smell
- Air?
- Basically nothing because I can't smell very well.
1 good thing about me
I am a half(ish) the way through an amazing year.
- My phone
- sunscreen
- pillow
- blanket
- shoes
4 things I can feel
- An itch I can't scratch
- The weight of the blanket wrapped around me
- My foot between my thigh and calf on other leg
- Laptop leaning on said leg.
3 things I can hear
- Car revving its engine
- The eerie quite as I await another sound
- Cars in the distance
2 things I can smell
- The smell of my room?
- The blanket, it needs a wash
1 good thing about me
- I'm really enjoying my current course. Although it is only 12 hours a week, it is really challenging me as a person.
5 things I can see:
- Computer
- Cat
- Electronic Drum Kit
- Homework I should be doing
- Blinds
4 things I can feel:
- Nausea
- Hi-Hat Pedal
- Bored
- Frustrated
3 things I can hear
- The cat cleaning himself
- The cat stepping on the keyboard whil I'm trying to write
- Good Life by One Republic
2 things I can smell
- The cat cleaning himself (Again!)
- Cookies
1 good thing about me
- I'm happy to be alive
5 things I can see:
- Computer
- Bed
- Phone
- Messy room
- Tissues
4 things I can feel:
- Sore
- Upset
- Tired
- Bored
3 things I can hear
- Air conditioning
- The TV playing music in the other room
- People talking in the other room
2 things I can smell
- My fingers after I washed my hands
- Cake
1 good thing about me
- I love my alone time
5 things I can see:
- Textbooks
- curtains
- shoes
- towels
- water bottle
4 things I can feel:
- Glasses on my nose
- My breathe flowing in and out of my mouth
- Slippers on my feet
- My laptop on my lap
3 things I can hear
- the fridge
- cars
- the clock
2 things I can smell
- Clean clothes
- Coffee
1 good thing about myself
- I'm learning to be kind to myself
Bed
Sheets
Bin
Desk
Phone
4 things things I feel
Sad
Angry
Sore
Ashamed
3 things I hear
Underoath
Other patients eating lunch
Nurses key jiggling
2 things I smell
That smell all hospitals have
I can't smell anything else
1 good thing about yourself
I am a good listener
Lamp, phone, headphones, curtains, water bottle
4 things I feel
Clothes, pillows, cold, bored
3 things I hear
Underoath CD, neighbors, cars
2 things I smell
Scented candle, air
1 good thing about myself
I'm a good friend
5 things I can see
-heart shaped post-it notes
-my backpack
-an umbrella
-headphones
-a huge paper mache moon
4 things I can feel
-my shoes are wet, haha
-the chair against my back
-the keyboard
-little bit sore from working out yesterday, ugh! haha
3 things I can hear
-the air con
-people chatting
-people typing
2 things I can smell
-paper (seriously, it's a smell, and it's everywhere hahaha)
-faint smell of nail polish because I painted my nails this morning
1 good thing about myself (this is the most important one!)
-I love to make people laugh 🙂
5 things I can see
1. Textbooks
2. Phone
3. candles
4. TV
5. Ipod
4 things I can feel
1. My hair tickling my neck
2. My feet on the floor
3. My hands on my keyboard
4. My bruised knee
3 things I can hear
1. The clock
2. Birds
2 things I can smell
1. Dust
2. Coffee
1 good thing about myself
I may not understand a concept for ages, but once I figure it out, I remember it
5 things I can see
1. a bookshelf... full of books spilling out onto the floor
2. tv
3. fridge.
4. remote.
5.computer
4 things I can feel
1. so very tired
2. cold hands
3. stubbed and bleeding toe
4. the couch
3 things I can hear
1. My typing
2. TV
3. The air con from outside
2 things I can smell
1. my Frankie gusti candle
2. clean hair
1 good thing about myself
1. im enjoy working hard
5 things I can see
1. My computer
2. My phone
3. My hand
4. My doona
5. My hair
4 things I can feel
1. My arm going numb
2. The itch on the back of my neck.
3. The caffeine I just consumed
4. My t-shirt on my skin
3 things I can hear
1. My typing
2. The Rubens playing on Spotify
3. My breathing
2 things I can smell
1. Nothing
2. More nothing.
1 good thing about myself
1. I am good at public speaking
5 things I can see
1. My pencil case
2. My phone
3. My clothes line
4. My computer ( obviously)
5. My tv
4 things I can feel
1.My deliciously warm jumper
2. My indian table cloth
3. COLD!
4. my wet hair
3 things I can hear
1. Missy higgins ( off my computer)
2. My fridge
3. My phone ringing
2 things I can smell
1. my candle
2. another candle
1 good thing about myself
1. Im super motivated today
5 things I can see
Banana
Kettle
Glass
Kitchen Sink
Paper towels
4 things I can feel
Cold nose
Frozen feet
The chair on my back
The seam on my pants digging into my ankle
3 things I can hear
The fridge
Housemate playing music
The kettle boiling
2 things I can smell
The mixture of everyones dinner
My lip balm
1 good thing about myself
My recovery progress
5 things I can see:
- Laptop
- Pillow
- Phone
- Coffee Cup
- Nail Polish
4 things I can feel:
- My bed
- My pillow
- My fingers typing.
- Cramp in my right foot.
3 things I can hear:
1. Lawn Mower
2. Birds Singing
3. Front Door Opening
2 things I can smell:
1. Air freshener
2. My moisturiser
1 good thing about me:
I'm noticing slightly good changes on my road to recovery.
5 things I can see: This could get interesting as I don't have a light on. It'll test my eyess.
- Drink bottle
- My Little Pony figurine
- The reflection of the caps lock light on the screen
- Art Journal
- Graduation Koala
4 things I can feel:
- Nausea
- Tightening of throat (damn you anxiety)
- My hand propping my head up
- My cold foot resting on the other leg
3 things I can hear:
1. Tinnitus
2. Housemate turning a light switch on
3. Housemate coughing
2 things I can smell:
1. The amazing hands wash
2. Shampoo
1 good thing about me:
I feel happy to be alive.
It's very good that you're happy to be alive. ^_^
5 things I can see:
1. Stapler
2. Tin
3. Calendar
4. Printer
5. Cross-stitch on the wall
4 things I can feel:
1. My emerald ring
2. My iron alloy ring
3. The seat.
4. The cold
3 things I can hear:
1. Sister tapping on a pot
2. The tap
3. My mum yakking
2 things I can smell
1. Steak
2. Socks
1 good thing about myself
I love me for who I am.
5 things I can see:
- Bags hanging off a hook.
- A bunch of clothes everywhere that I need to sort through.
- Blankets.
- The book I'm currently reading open.
- Tissue box.
4 things I can feel:
- Electric blanket.
- My palms occasionally touching my laptop as I type.
- Blankets over me.
- The pillow at my back.
3 things I can hear:
1. Car noises, currently including a siren.
2. The wind.
3. My music playing.
2 things I can smell:
1. soapy smell on my towel.
2. That is all.
1 good thing about me:
I care about people.
5 things I can see:
- Drink Bottle
- Ipod
- Clock
- Photos
- Books
4 things I can feel:
- The slight chill of the night
- A slight headache from not drinking enough water today. 😞
- An itch in my nose.
- Water going down my throat.
3 things I can hear:
1. Me swallowing water.
2. Crickets chirping.
3. A bus.
2 things I can smell:
1. The amazing smell of dinner still lingering.
2. Whatever one of my housemate uses in the bathroom
1 good thing about me:
I like to volunteer! 😃
5 things I can see
a textbook
a headband
colouring in pencils
a spoon
keyrings
4 things I can feel
nausea
headache
my hand on my mouth
my legs resting on the chair
3 things I can hear
the tv
O by coldplay
a tap turning off
2 things I can smell
moisturise
clean clothes
1 good thing about myself
I am continually striving to improve
5 things I can see
paint sample cards in just about every colour of the rainbow
my pencil case
my diary
a sharpie
paper
4 things I can feel
my glasses resting on my face
my fingers touching the keyboard
itchy ankle
my feet in my slippers
3 things I can hear
my sister watching a youtube video
me typing
shirtsleeves by ed sheeran
2 things I can smell
can't smell anything at the moment
1 good thing about myself
I persist
5 things I can see
1. Calculator
2. Trees
3. Chairs
4. Bean nag
5. Ipad
4 things I can feel
1. My socks on my feet
2. The cold floor
3. My hair brushing against my face
4. My warm jumper
3 things I can hear
1. The clock
2. The fridge
3. The computer
2 things I can smell
1.Damp earth
2. Lavender
1 good thing about me
I won't let my ED win! 🙂
5 things I can see
Ear phones
Pillow
Lantern lights
Blanket
Post-it note
4 things I can feel
My hair
My knees digging into each other
My breath on my hands
The weight of my bed covers
3 things I can hear
Me typing
Heartbeat in my ear
White noise
2 things I can smell
Fresh linen
lavender
1 good thing about myself
I am fighting back and won't let my depression / anxiety win
