How to deal with anxiety using your five senses? | The Times of India

“The ‘five senses’ method aids you to experience the present moment instead of bothering about the future. By doing so, your attention shifts from anxiety-provoking thoughts to the moment of bliss and that is ‘now’. The ‘5 senses’ technique is a coping tool for stressful situations. When you experience stress or anxiety, your body’s fight-or-flight system is activated, releasing hormones like adrenaline. This state of hyper-alertness is evolutionary but not always beneficial in modern life. This technique works by counteracting the fight or flight response, bringing your nervous system back to a more balanced state,” says Dr Jai Madaan, celebrity astrologer and a motivational speaker.

The ‘5 senses’ technique’s working is to connect with each of your five senses: sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste. In this article, Dr Jai Madaan writes about the ‘5 senses’ technique and the steps to follow it.

Settling yourself in a calm space and taking a deep breath, proceed with these steps.