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 😄
5 things I can see
- tissues
- my glasses
- speakers - that don't work
- my hands
- a blue chord
4 things I can feel
- my sandals on my feet
- my headphones cord on my arm
- the bandage on my hand
- my hair against my arm
3 things I can hear
- my typing
- the clicking of the mouse by my brother on the other side of the room
- random music that I'm listening to form someone's tumblr 😛
2 things I can smell
- smoke
- air
1 good thing about me
I am determined 🙂
-the dining room table
- my sister and 2 brothers
-my gmail account
-our GREEN pool
-easter chocolate, sooo tempted
4 things I can feel
-my woollen coat
- the leather chair
-the laptop keys
-my tummy grumbling
3 things I can hear
-the radio
-my siblings
-the microwave
2 things I could smell
- my brothers 2 minute noodles
-my other brothers farts
1 thing good about me
-I am a good friend
5 things I can see
- Laptop charger
- Powerboard
- One of my guitars
- Posters on my wall
- Plastic bags
4 things I can feel
- The beanbag I'm sitting in/on
- My chin on my knee
- Ache in my back
- Laptop resting on me
3 things I can hear
- My mum/sister laughing at the TV
- TV
- My breathing
2 things i can smell
- Air
- Air
1 good thing about myself
- I generally act according to my values
5 things I can see,
- The prints on my wall
- My guitar in the corner
- My laptop wallpaper (where I'd rather be)
- The books on my shelf
- The terribly messy state of my room (I'll clean it tomorrow I swear)
4 things I can feel
- the breeze from the window
- the broken back rest of my chair
- the warmth of my jumper
- the caffeine from the coffee kicking in
3 things I can hear
- All the while by 'The Pines'
- The hum of my hardrive
- My foot tapping against the chair
2 things I can smell
- coffee
- toast
1 good thing about myself
- I am loyal
5 things I can see
Zayn Malike
Louis Tomlinson
Liam Payne
Harry Styles
Niall Horan
4 things I can feel
One Direction (jks)
Happy
Heat of my laptop
Soft chair
Hard table
3 things I can hear
TV news
Birds chirping
Cars passing by
2 things I can smell
Blueberry jam & Croissant aka breakfast
1 good thing about myself
5 things I can see,
- A glass of red wine.
- An Indian tablecloth
- Sliced lemon
- A cat
- A pepper grinder
4 things I can feel
- Cold feet
- Sunday night melancholy
- Relatively content
- Tired
3 things I can hear
- The dishwasher
- My friends chatting.
- Cracking of my fingers
2 things I can smell
- Tea
- That's all
1 good thing about myself
- I think differently to most
5 things I can see
1. A card; 7 of spades.
2. The tv and computer screens.
3. My hands.
4. Hair in the corner of my eye.
5. Dolly magazine.
4 things I can feel
1. An itch.
2. Tiredness.
3. Heat.
4. The difference in my feet; one foot covered, one foot free.
3 things I can hear
1. The tv.
2. The heater.
3. My typing.
2 things I can smell
1. Nothing.
2. More nothing.
1 good thing about myself
1. I'm more than willing to be there for my friends.
5 things I can see
1. My dog
2. The tv
3. Mum.
4. My nose.
5. Blanket.
4 things I can feel
1. something in my throat.
2. Tiredness.
3. The computer under my hands.
4. The hair against my face.
3 things I can hear
1. The tv.
2. Mum writing.
3. My dog.
2 things I can smell
1. Nothing.
2. More nothing.
1 good thing about myself
1. I (apparently) have good pitch.
5 things I can see
1. A bunch of coloured pens.
2. The tv
3. Mum.
4. The remotes.
5. Towel.
4 things I can feel
1. The tag of my top.
2. Head slightly aching.
3. Sudden itch on my arms.
4. My feet all covered and warm.
3 things I can hear
1. The tv.
2. Breathing.
3. My typing.
2 things I can smell
1. My dog.
2. Nothing else.
1 good thing about myself
1. I give people chances.
5 things I can see
the sky
flowers
my cat
pillows
carpet
4 things I can feel
tension in my muscles
hunger in my stomach
my teeth clenching
my legs crossed over each
3 things I can hear
my cat
don't give up by shannon noll and natalie bassingthwaite
the fan
2 things I can smell
toothpaste
moisturiser
1 good thing about myself
I enjoy helping others
5 things I can see
1. A sock
2. My dog leaving the room. Gone.
3. laptop bag.
4. My script.
5. Rremote controls.
4 things I can feel
1. The heat of the heatpack on my back.
2. Throat being a bit sore/dry.
3. My hands still a bit warm from carrying the heatpack.
4. Slightest ear tingle/ache from the throat tingle.
3 things I can hear
1. The washing machine.
2. Mum walking about and breathing.
3. The sheets, as mum's making her bed.
2 things I can smell
1. Nothing.
2. More nothing.
1 good thing about myself
1. I have a general plan for my life which I am capable of.
5 things I can see
1. The tv
2. My painting
3. The light.
4. My hair.
5. Pillows.
4 things I can feel
1. The pressure on my foot.
2. The fluid in my mouth.
3. Little tiredness.
4. My hair touching my face.
3 things I can hear
1. The heater.
2. The tv.
3. My typing.
2 things I can smell
1. Nothing.
2. More nothing.
1 good thing about myself
1. I am a good actor.
5 things I can see
1. Picture of two of my nephews,
2. The tv.
3. Puzzle magazine.
4. My hair flying about..
5. My hands.
4 things I can feel
1. Wind from the fan.
2. Moments of heat.
3. My teeth and tongue interacting with what I'm chewing on.
4. The way I'm sitting/my backs positioned.
3 things I can hear
1. The fan.
2. The tv.
3. The noise my mouth is making.
2 things I can smell
1. Nothing.
2. -
1 good thing about myself
1. I'm good at puzzles, both the word ones and number ones.
5 things I can see
- Earphones
- Teddy bear
- PJs
- Empty bottle of lemonade
- My phone
4 things I can feel
- Itch in my back
- Laptop on my lap
- My feet touching each other
- Hands resting on the keyboard
3 things I can hear
- Music coming from my sister's room
- Dad walking around the house
- My breathing
2 things I can smell
- The air
1 good thing about myself
- I'm creating the life I want for myself 🙂
5 things I can see
my happiness journal
a textbook
a pen
a bag of chocolates
mobile phone
4 things I can feel
irritation/ pain in my abdomen
my head against my hand
the keys under my fingers
my feet resting on the ground
3 things I can hear
my parents cooking dinner
the tv
touch by delta goodrem (acoustic version)
2 things I can smell
fetta cheese
my freshly washed hair
1 good thing about myself
I am setting goals for myself
5 things I can see
1. The tv
2. A basketball
3. Mum.
4. Some papers on the floor.
5. My hands/arms.
4 things I can feel
1. My headache.
2. My eyes squinting a little.
3. The laptop resting on my legs.
4. Part of my top folded up.
3 things I can hear
1. The tv.
2. My typing.
3. The fridge, haha! I swear it made a noise just for this question.
2 things I can smell
1. My top.
2. Nothing.
1 good thing about myself
1. I have a great imagination.
- my foot
- purple cup
- towel
- blanket
- tv
4 things I can feel
- my right ankle on my left knee
- the warmth from my laptop
- the tie of my dress on my back
- the itch of the sheep skin on the chair I'm sitting on
3 things I can hear
- bride wars
- the fan in my laptop
- my typing
2 things I can smell
- fly spray - ugk
- air?
1 good thing about myself
I amd strong and determined
5 things I can see
-Bags
-Notes
- Shoes
- Pillows
- Folders
4 things I can feel
- My hair on my face
- The cushions
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
3 things I can hear
- the fridge
- Birds
- Cars
2 things I can smell
- Risotto
- Salt
1 good thing about myself
I'm getting better at asking for help
5 things I can see
a hairband
a list
a nail file
a CD
my phone
4 things I can feel
pressure in my abdomen
a headband around my head
my hair next to my face
my back against the chair
3 things I can hear
mum talking
my sister watching castle
lovers in japan/ reign of love by coldplay
2 things I can smell
moisturiser
my hair
1 good thing about myself
I am persistent
- A thesaurus
- caught in the Crowd lyrics
- My candle flickering on my bookcase
- An eraser
- A glass with a hair tie around it
4 things I can feel
- The ends of my hair against my right arm and left shoulder
- The itch in the back of my throat
- The numbness of my left foot because I'm sitting on it
- The wheels of my chair under my right foot
3 things I can hear
- The A team by Birdy
- My out of tune singing 😛
- My typing
2 things I can smell
- The candle that is burning
- The Jasmine spray I sprayed earlier this afternoon
1 good thing about myself
I'm always learning and discovering new things 🙂
5 things I can see
- My dog
- My 'keep calm...put the kettle on' mug
- My whiteboard
- My computer
- Sweets
4 things I can feel
- The fly on my arm
- the key of the keyboard
- My warm, warm blanket
- My dog curled at my feet
3 things I can hear
- The door opening
- The sound of the kettle
- Birds outside
2 things I can smell
- Ummm i have a blocked nose so pretty much nothing
- Maybe a faint smell of food cooking
1 good thing about myself
- I'm a pretty laid back person 🙂
5 things I can see
- Kindle
- Pillows
- Laptop
- Bags
- Lampshade
4 things I can feel
- My anxiety creeping back
- My back against the chair
- My feet on the cushions
- The wind on my face
3 things I can hear
- My typing
- Chainsaw
- Birds
2 things I can smell
- Salt
- Dirt
1 good thing about myself
- I'm unique! 🙂
5 things I can see
- Hoodie
- Dress
- Desk light
- Cookie Monster
- Blanket
4 things I can feel
- Doona
- The hot night air
- Pillow on my back
- Itch in my left arm
3 things I can hear
- Cars driving past
- Crickets chirping
- Me typing
2 things I can smell
- Food
- Air
1 good thing about myself
- I'm compassionate
5 things I can see
my cat
the garden
two glasses of water
my phone
notebooks
4 things I can feel
my back resting on the chair
my head resting on my hand
a pain in my chin
food in my mouth
3 things I can hear
safe to believe by delta goodrem
the trees rustling in the wind
me typing
2 things I can smell
pizza
air
1 good thing about myself
I am trying my best right now
5 things I can see
this webpage
a tub of paint
a handbag
my bookcase
a football
4 things I can feel
an eyelash in my eye
my right leg resting on my left leg
my hand resting on the desk
an itch on my head
3 things I can hear
people help the people by birdy
household noise
a car going past
2 things I can smell
chicken
the air
1 good thing about myself
I am (trying to be) brave
