Mindfulness icon Mindfulness · 2–5 min · All Calm Quiet

Five Senses Scan

Name what is real. Right now.

Ground yourself by naming what your senses pick up.

Best for

Anxiety spike or overwhelm mid-task

Afterwards

Racing thoughts slow; you feel present.

Steps

  1. 5 things you see.
  2. 4 you can touch.
  3. 3 you hear.
  4. 2 you smell, 1 you taste—or imagine.

A 2–5 minute mindfulness brain break designed for work and classroom settings. Follow the steps below—no equipment or signup required.

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