This is a super simple exercise that you can do any time you are feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to cope with your thoughts.
Out loud, describe an activity that you do on a regular basis. Choose something neutral, not something that you find stressful
Examples might be: walk the dog, drive to work, clean the bathroom, eat a favourite meal
Out loud, describe that activity in detail, including how you do each step and how it feels physically.
For example,
Each day I walk my dog in the forest. He runs ahead whilst I walk slowly, looking at the flowers and listening to the birds in the trees. I like when we get to the stream and I can watch my dog enjoying himself splashing in the water. It feels cool in the forest. I feel more relaxed when we get home.
This exercise is designed to focus your brain away from your worries and on to an activity that you know really well, which can be very calming.
