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
- My juice bottle
- A photo of Brisbane
- Menu for the local Italian restaurant
- My sister's USB
- Mum's birthday invitations
4 things I can feel
- Beautiful warm summer air
- My back against the chair
- Hair on my shoulders
- My bare skin touching each other
3 things I can hear
- Birds singing outside in the trees
- My breathing
- Not much else; it's super peaceful at the moment
2 things I can smell
- Warm air
- Nothing else
1 good thing about myself
I'm trying new things
5 things I can see
- Christmas tree
- Laptop cords
- Plastic bags
- Wrapping paper
- Shoes
4 things I can feel
- My hair on my face
- My sore back! 😞
- My growling stomach
- My feet on the floor
3 things I can hear
- The fridge
- Birds
- Wind chimes
2 things I can smell
- Strawberries
- Lip gloss
1 good thing about myself
I'm listening to my body
5 things I can see
the telly
my sister
a zebra-striped bean bag
a pile of magazines
my ipod
4 things I can feel
my earphones in my ears
my hair on my neck and face
itchiness in my leg
food in my mouth
3 things I can hear
hurricane coming by pete murray
the telly
geckos
2 things I can smell
the air
soap
1 good thing about me
I'm thoughtful
5 things I can see
my keyboard
my tea cup
my phone
"tao te ching"
a note from my naturopath
4 things I can feel
my uggboots
the breeze
my hoodie
the tension in my jaw
3 things I can hear
the traffic outside
my fingers typing
my computer's fan
2 things I can smell
the rooibos tea i just drank
??
1 good thing about myself
i care about people
5 things I can see
- My computer moniter
- my phone
- rubbish
- Batman (yes, he's in my room)
- spray bottle
4 things I can feel
- the keys on my keyboard
- my hair on my arms and neck
- my arms and leg resting against my desk and chair
- my glasses on my face
3 things I can hear
- what I think might be a plane
- my fan
- leaves rustling in the breeze outside
2 things I can smell
- nose stuff
- air
1 good thing about myself
- I'm trying to become more organised
5 things I can see
- a fantasy map of a world i drew
- my favourite green cup
- a purple biro
- my new dice bag which I sewed together myself
- a touch football flyer
4 things I can feel
- my extremities and bare feet
- headphones
- my comfy chair and my good posture
- the warm air
3 things I can hear
- mike watt
- drums
- bass guitar with some effect pedal
2 things I can smell
- lemonade
- a clean house
1 good thing about myself
- im happy about where I am at the moment, and looking forward to coaching touch
5 things I can see:
- The rain drizzling outside
- Grey skies
- My drink bottle
- iPod
- Greylead pencil
4 things I can feel:
- A full bladder
- My right foot hurting
- The clothing touching my skin
- Hands resting on the keyboard
3 things I can hear:
- My sister watching TV
- Birds chirping outside
- My typing
2 things I can smell:
- Rain
- Sweat
1 good thing about myself:
I am ambitious.
5 things I can see
My computer
my phone
my drink bottle
purple highlighter
hand sanitizer
4 things I can feel
happiness
love
contentment
excitment
(I optedf or non physical things I can feel).
3 things I can hear
"I need your love" playing on the radio
voices in the hallway
foot steps in the hallway
2 things I can smell
somesones lunch - thai
My perfume
1 good thing about myself (this is the most important one!)
I am always pushing myself to be better 🙂
A map
Lanterns
Calendar
Washing basket
Guitar
4 things I can feel
The air conditioner
An itchy mosquito bite
The dog at my feet
A tag on my shirt
3 things I can hear
The parentals watching to tv
Sleeping with sirens playlist
Rain
2 things I can smell
My hair
Banana bread
1 good thing about myself
I'm open minded
5 things I can see:
- Drink bottle
- Desk lamp
- USB
- Curtains
- My to-do list with things crossed off it 😄
4 things I can feel:
- My bum/legs against the chair
- My feet touching the floor
- My warm jacket 🙂
- An itch in my head
3 things I can hear:
- Dog barking next door
- TV in the back lounge room
- Cuckoo clock chiming - it's 7 o'clock!
2 things I can smell:
- Herbs on my fingers from making dinner
- Not a lot else really
1 good thing about myself:
I'm always trying to better myself 🙂
5 things I can see:
- my foot
- my phone
- my pandora bracelet
- my lamp
- my fingernails
4 things I can feel
- the chair against my bum
- my arm rubbing against my woollen jumper
- my keyboard protector that my fingers are typing on
- my glasses resting on my nose
3 things I can hear
- plane flying overhead
- tv from upstairs
- car driving past
2 things I can smell
- My nose is blocked so I can't smell anything!! Damn cold!!!
1 good thing about myself
- I care for others.
5 things I can see:
- Ipad
- Heater
- Folders
- Pillows
- TV
4 things I can feel:
- My fingers on the keyboard
- Jumper against my skin
- My feet on the floor
- Hair against my neck
3 things I can hear:
- Music
- Clock
- Dogs barking
2 things I can smell:
- Banana bread
- Pepermint tea
1 good thing about myself:
- I'm celebrating my achieveents
5 things I can see:
1. School uniform.
2. Glass of water.
3. The floor/rug.
4. My dog in his bed.
5. Some presents I've bought for people.
4 things I can feel:
1. My heart beat.
2. My mouth - how it's relaxed or in a more unhappy state if anything.
3. The warmth of my clothes and the heater.
4. My throat, slightly dry.
3 things I can hear:
1. The heater.
2. The keys as I'm typing.
3. Breathing.
2 things I can smell:
1. My own scent.
2. The general air/nothing.
1 good thing about myself:
1. I'm able to recognise that I'm not in a good place right now.
Ok here goes nothing
5 things I can see
- Popcorn
- My Peace & Love cushion
- My cat
- My cup of tea
- My Quilt
4 things I can feel
- The texture of my mink quilt
- Tension in my shoulders
- Keyboard
- The cold
3 things I can hear
- The rain
- Leaves rustling
- My heartbeat
2 things I can smell
- My handcream
- Popcorn
1 good thing about myself
- I listen
5 things I can see:
- Lip balm
- USB cord for my phone
- Hoodie
- My cup with water in it
- PJs on the end of my bed
4 things I can feel
- My back against the pillow
- My warm bedsocks
- Chill in the air
- The heat from my laptop
3 things I can hear
- My parents talking
- Mum chopping up veggies
- My breathing
2 things I can smell
- Smoke from a fireplace
- Air
1 good thing about myself
I am working hard towards my goals 🙂
5 things I can see
my cupboard
my pencil case
my blanket
my alarm clock
my pillow pet
4 things I can feel
my pillow on the back of my head
the keys on my keyboard
my ring on my finger
the mattress I'm sitting on
3 things I can hear
the roomba
me typing
my brother playing music in his room
2 things I can smell
my deoderant
the dog
1 good thing about myself
I sometimes have good hair days
5 things I can see:
- School jumper
- Blankets
- Socks
- Deoderant
- Water bottle
4 things I can feel:
- Chilly air
- Warm bedsocks on my feet
- My body against the pillow
- Itch on my head
3 things I can hear:
- My sister chopping up veggies
- TV in the living room
- Me typing
2 things I can smell:
- Pasta cooking
- Smoke coming from the neighbour's fireplace
1 good thing about myself:
I am resillient 🙂
5 things I can see:
- Teddies
- To-do list
- Pen
- A million tabs I have open on my web browser
- Glass of water
4 things I can feel:
- My bum on the pillow
- My chin resting
- Tiredness in my eyes
- Clothing touching my skin
3 things I can hear:
- TV in the background
- Cars driving in the distance
- My breathing
2 things I can smell:
- Nothing at the moment
1 good thing about myself:
I am persistent 🙂
5 things I can see
My calendar
My bookcase
My computer
My phone
My keyboard
4 things I can feel
The chair I'm sitting on.
The keys on the keyboard.
Hairbands on my wrist
My glasses on my nose
3 things I can hear
The kettle
My fan
Teeth brushing
2 things I can smell
Dust
Toast
1 good thing about myself
I'm optimistic
5 things I can see
My phone
Road Atlas
CD Roms
Maps
Dictionary
4 things I can feel
Itch in my left leg
My hair on my shoulders
Legs/feet on the chair
Hands resting on the table
3 things I can hear
My sister watching TV
Me typing
My breathing
2 things I can smell
I have a blocked nose at the moment 😞
1 good thing about myself
I'm taking time out to do enjoyable things and not feeling guilty about it 🙂
- bed
- books
- lamp
- toys
- bags
4 things I can feel
- blankets
- heat from the lamp
- my back against the pillow
- my cold feet
3 things I can hear
- crickets
- TV
- mum walking around
2 things I can smell
- my washed hair
- sausages
1 good thing about myself
- not beating myself up about my latest relapse
5 things I can see
Homework questions
Camera charger
Pencil
USB
Playdough recipe
4 things I can feel
Warmth from the heater
Cold air
My jacket
Fingers on the keyboard
3 things I can hear
My sister pouring a bowl of cereal
Heater expelling warm air
Me typing
2 things I can smell
Nose is still blocked 😞
1 good thing about myself
I'm taking things one day at a time 🙂
My sister shuffling cards
Ipod
An empty glass
Various books I'm currently reading
Winnie the pooh stickers
4 things i can feel
The breeze from the fan
My legs crossed
The tablet resting on my legs
My hair on my neck
3 things i can hear
The ceiling fan
Crickets chirping
My sister dealing cards
2 things i can smell
Cool air
Chocolate
1 good thing about myself
I'm becoming more outspoken
headphones
these little cute panda figurines
my graphics tablet
dad's drill
magazines
4 things i can feel
my favourite hoodie that i'm wearing
keyboard against my fingers
legs crossed
my chair
3 things i can hear
mum talking nonsensically (as usual)
printer
chair creaking
2 things i can smell
chocolate
freshly laminated paper
1 good thing about myself
I achieved things before so I can achieve things again.
😄
5 things I can see
the computer screen
my diary
assignment criteria sheet 😞 lol
a dreamcatcher
4 things I can feel
itchy skin
a headband around my head
anxiety in my chest
my breathing
3 things I can hear
my sister moving around
the tv
death and all his friends by coldplay
2 things I can smell
moisturiser
air
1 good thing about myself
I am strong
