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
Guitar case (not mine!)
Heater
Scarf
Purpley sky
TV
4 things I can feel
Smooth keyboard
Blocked nose 😞
Legs crossed on each other
The table against my leg
3 things I can hear
A movie playing in the other room
Cars drivng past
My neighbour opening their door
2 things I can smell
Not much with my blocked nose....
1 good thing about myself
I have nice eyes.
5 things I can see
Doc McStuffins
My cousin's red dress
My niece and nephew
Rice
Dishes
4 things I can feel
The laptop
My keypad
My sore neck
My comfy slippers
3 things I can hear
My cousin talking to her kids
The TV
The noisy fridge
2 things I can smell
Pork
My perfume
1 good thing about myself
My smile 🙂
5 things I can see:
- Motivational wall
- My friend's pencil case
- Drink bottle
- Backpack
- Tables and chairs
4 things I can feel:
- The sleeves of my jacket
- My back against the chair
- My hands resting on the laptop
- My stomach churning due to nerves/stress
3 things I can hear:
- Crows outside
- Other year 12s talking
- Someone heating up food in the microwave
2 things I can smell:
- Whatever's being heated in the microwave
- Not much else
1 good thing about myself
I am strong.
5 things I can see:
1. Drinking glass
2. Make-up
3. Galileo Thermometre
4. Trashy Magazines
5. The sun peaking through my blinds
4 things I can feel:
1. Busting for the loo (someone is in there)
2. My bedding
3. The laptop beneath my hands
4. My hair.
3 things I can hear:
1. Birds chirping
2. Cars in the distance
3. Phone going off.
2 things I can smell:
1. Bonfire smoke on my clothes from last night
2. Whatever someone is cooking for breakfast
1 good thing about myself:
1. I no longer avoid places that I have a chance of being triggered at. 🙂
5 things I can see:
1. A photo of 7-year old Lokifish 😛
2. Several USBs
3. Some pink ribbon
4. My mum's laptop
5. Drink bottle
4 things I can feel:
1. Heavy eyelids (nearly time for some zzz's)
2. The mousepad
3. My cold hands
4. My glasses resting on my nose
3 things I can hear:
1. A movie on the TV
2. The heater
3. Me typing this
2 things I can smell:
1. The cool night air
2. Tonight's soup
1 good thing about myself:
I try and find solutions to problems 🙂
5 things I can see:
- Some paperbacks I borrowed from the library
- A pair of bedsocks
- Pile of blankets
- My laptop screen
- Tissues
4 things I can feel:
- My back aching from not sitting properly (oops)
- My glasses on my nose
- My fingers resting on the keyboard
- Tension in my ankles
3 things I can hear:
- 'Friends' on the TV
- Mum walking around the house
- The laptop fan
2 things I can smell:
- Grilled veggies for dinner - nom nom 😄
- Floral scented deoderant
1 good thing about myself:
I ask for help when I need it.
- pencil case
- mug
- heater
- prac book
- pressure bandage
4 things I can feel
- pain starting in my hip
- the foot-rest under my feet
- laptop undr my hands
- tiredness
3 things I can hear
- the tv
- the heater
- my typing
2 things I can smell
- warm air
- ?
1 good thing about myself
I persevere with everything I do until I finish 🙂
Five things I can see;
1. Computer
2. My rad cat PJs
3. My new ukulele
4. My pile of PC games
5. Harley Quinn action figue 😛
Four things I can feel;
1. The carpet
2. The air con
3. The tickle in my throat
4. The kitty rubbing my leg
Three things I can hear;
1. Music (Paramore, ftw)
2. The clicking of the keyboard
3. My bro trying to talk to me
Two things I can smell;
1. Dinner
2. MORE DINNER
One good thing about myself
1. I like doing kind deeeeeeeds.
5 things I can see
The computer screen
My best friend
lots of books
some folders
a pen
4 things I can feel
The keyboard
My crossed ankles
The chair
The heat
3 things I can hear
Kids through the wall behind me
A television
A teacher
2 things I can smell
B.O.
Peppermint
1 good thing about myself
I'm a really nice, caring person
5 things I can see
my mobile phone
diaries
my lamp
two cups of water
three handbags
4 things I can feel
my arms resting on my legs
a pain in my shoulder
sore eyes
my earbuds in my ears
3 things I can hear
my sister cleaning her teeth
the tv
fragile by delta goodrem
2 things I can smell
toothpaste
coconut hair product
1 good thing about myself
I seek help when I need it
hmm
5 things I can see:
- My laptop.
- My feet.
- The T.V.
- My ACDC mug with coffee.
- Red cushions.
4 things I can feel
- My hair just tickling my shoulders.
- The texture of the sofa on my feet.
- The crease on my cheeks as I smile at my mum displaying her "Tai Chi".
- My tongue ring.
3 things I can hear:
- The T.V commercials.
- The birds in the distance.
- The T.V in the other room.
2 things I can smell:
- The perfume on my shirt that I wore at my boyfriends house (it smells like his room).
- The reminants of a snack I just ate.
1 good thing about myself:
- I'm good to people.
Five things I can see;
5- My keyboard
4- My purple water bottle
3- Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
2- Batman bobble-head
1- A plaque-thingy that my mum got me (Believe. Live the moment as if today is all we truly have. Let a little sunshine out as well as in to create your own rainbows. Believe in your heart... Something wonderful is about to happen.)
Four things I can feel;
4- A weird feeling in my chest (either excitement, panic or sadness. I can't tell but I hope it's excitement 🙂 )
3- My chair
2- Tension in my shoulders from hunching
1- Relief of tension... It's a nice feeling.
Three things I can hear;
3- Whatever my family is watching... Oh. Doctor Who.
2- Arguing.
1- My doggies outside.
Two things I can smell;
2- Considering my nose is probably blocked I can't really smell anything...
1- Except maybe mucus.
One good thing about myself
1- I have opened myself up just that little bit more.
5 things I can see:
- Keyboard
- Shelves
- Boxes
- Chairs
- Plants
4 things I can feel:
- My hair on my face
- My hands on the desk
- My feet on the floor
- Cramps in my shoulders!! 😞
3 things I can hear:
1. Clock ticking
2. Paper shuffling
3. People talking
2 things I can smell:
1. Chocolate cupcakes
2. Chai tea
1 good thing about me:
I'm learning how to take care of myself again....
5 things I can see:
1. Teacup
2. Watch
3. Necklace
4. Bean bag
5. Scrabble
4 things I can feel:
1. My laptop on my leg
2. The couch cushion leaning against my other leg
3. The couch underneath my foot
4. The braclet on my wrist
3 things I can hear:
1. The typing of my computer
2. My Dad and brother talking to each other
3. The tennis on TV
2 things I can smell:
1. The pizza on my plate
2. The perfume on my wrist
1 good thing about me:
I give really great hugs!
5 things I can see:
1. Computer Screen
2. Sticky notes
3. Diary
4. Stacked Files
5. My boots on the floor
4 things I can feel:
1. A empty stomach
2. The pain in my feet
3. Craving for a cigarette
4. Itchy eyes
3 things I can hear:
1. My PC's processor's fan
2. The air conditioner
3. My typing
2 things I can smell:
1. Myself
2. Nothing
1 good thing about me:
1. I care
1. Candle
2. Mug
3. Bean bag
4. Suitcase
5. Sudoku book
4 things I can feel:
1. Stiff shoulders
2. Clean hair! 🙂
3. My feet on the floor
4. Socks on my feet
3 things I can hear:
1. Water running
2. Audiobook playing
3. People talking
2 things I can smell:
1. Peppermint tea
2. Roses
1 good thing about me:
I'm learning to accept myself again!!
5 things I can see:
1. Drink bottle
2. Christmas card
3. Scissors
4. Yoghurt
5. Sunglasses
4 things I can feel
1. Carpet under my feet
2. Keyboard
3. Chair on my back
4. Hair on my shoulders
3 things I can hear
1. Someone talking on the phone
2. Microwave
3. Cutlery clinking on plate
2 things I can smell
1. Hand soap
2. Food
1 good thing about myself
I make awesome cupcakes
5 things I can see:
1. A list I am making on some paper
2. iPhone
3. Sunglasses
4. Speakers
5. My fringe
4 things I can feel:
1. The vibrations from the music blasting from said speakers
2. The keyboard
3. The sore on my knee throbbing
4. New carpet under my feet
3 things I can hear:
1. Music
2. Birds outside
3. Tapping of keys
2 things I can smell:
1. Dinner
2. My shampoo
1 good thing about myself:
1. I'm not a terrible singer 😛
- laptop
- tape
- bean bag
- phone
- fridge
4 things I can feel
- my sore back! 😞
- my hip against the table
- my hair against my shirt
- an ache in my neck
3 things I can hear
- birds
- cats fighting
- neighbours talking
2 things I can smell
- soup
- shampoo
I good thing about myself
- I'm recovering as best I can
5 things I can see:
- Laptop
- Water bottle
- Tissues
- Iphone
- Scissors
4 things I can feel:
- The chair I am sitting on
- My itchy eye
- The keypad I am typing with
- My leg going dead from sitting with my legs crossed!
3 things I can hear:
- Door open
- Computer typing
- Someone walking in heels
2 things I can smell:
- My chewing gum
- Soap
1 good thing about myself:
- I'm honest 🙂
5 Things I see:
- TARDIS
- Manchester United Scarf
- A Shoe box
- Trophies
- Lord of The Rings Books
4 things I feel:
- My tight pants...
- My Eeyore toy
- My uncomfortable earphones
- My (really) hot laptop
3 things I hear:
- Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons
- My neices screaming
- The fan clicking as it spins
2 things I smell:
- Fish and chips from dinner
- Fresh sheets on my bed
1 good thing about me:
- I'm creative 😄
5 Things I see:
- My dog.
- School books.
- My laptop.
- My hands.
- Another tab flashing for my attention.
4 things I feel:
- The keys as I type.
- Strand of hair on my face.
- Itch.
- My foot recovering from falling asleep.
3 things I hear:
- A car outside
- Breathing
- The heater
2 things I smell:
- My hair
- Food my mother is eating.
1 good thing about me:
- I know what I want and know that I'm capable.
5 things I can see
the curtain blowing in the breeze
scrunched up tissue paper
a stack of photographs
an inspirational quote on my desk
newspaper clippings
4 things I can feel
my headphones around my ears
a pain in my shoulder
the keys under my fingers
me breathing
3 things I can hear
turning tables by adele
me typing
the computer whirring
2 things I can smell
the air
nail polish
1 good thing about me
I am organised
5 things I can see
a textbook
a pen
a stack of CDs
handwritten notes
my pencil case
4 things I can feel
my back against the chair
the keys under my fingers
my current emotions
the rise and fall of my chest and stomach when I breathe
3 things I can hear
the scientist by coldplay
the tv
noises coming from the kitchen
2 things I can smell
soap
air
1 good thing about me
I am thoughtful
