Staying Present and Grounded: Using Sensory Awareness to Manage Anxiety

Practicing sensory awareness by focusing on the present moment helps avoid negative thought loops by appreciating the environment and accepting the current situation; anxiety about the future stems from the need for certainty, but acknowledging the lack of control over the future allows for focusing on sensory experiences; redirecting wandering thoughts back to the present helps in appreciating details like smells and colors, fostering mindfulness and reducing worry and anger.