The 5 Second Rule

If you have an impulse to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will kill the idea.

 • Start by counting backwards to yourself: 5-4-3-2-1. The counting will help you focus on the goal or commitment and ...

If you have an impulse to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will kill the idea.

• Start by counting backwards to yourself: 5-4-3-2-1. The counting will help you focus on the goal or commitment and distract you f...

Anxiety 5, 4, 3, 2,1 is a mindfulness exercise used to cope with, lessen, and manage anxiety. This grounding technique can help increase awareness and decrease intrusive thoughts in moments of heightened anxiety, worry, or panic attacks.