5-4-3-2-1 Stress Grounding

Dr. Angela Gala is committed to supporting the community of midlife women facing this stage of life challenges. With stress and burnout rates on the rise [2], it is more important than ever to develop strategies that enhance resilience and manage stress. While significant life events can increase stress levels, everyday stress may also have a cumulative effect, with minor stressors building on top of one another.

Created by Elaine Houston, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise is a simple yet powerful sensory awareness exercise. Drawing upon the five senses, this method helps calm and orient one’s attention to the present space.