1 Minute Habit for April 6

Name 5 colors you see around you

Engaging your senses helps you ground yourself and stay present.

This quick exercise trains your brain to slow down and observe without judgment.

This is a classic grounding technique used in mindfulness and anxiety management.

It works because it requires you to engage your environment directly, breaking cycles of overthinking.

Improves focus through sensory awareness.
Promotes mindfulness.
Calms racing thoughts.

📖 Supporting Research:

Welldoing – Naming Things: How Words Have Power

💡 Actionable Tips

Look around your space and name 5 colors—aloud or in your mind.
Pause to really notice each color and where you see it.
Repeat when you feel anxious, distracted, or overwhelmed.

🧠 Why This Habit Matters

Naming colors around you grounds your attention in the present moment, calming racing thoughts.

This simple sensory exercise promotes mindfulness and helps reduce anxiety.

🔄 How to Adapt This Habit

💼 For Busy Professionals:Do this color scan at your desk or during short breaks.
👶 For Parents:Make it a game with your kids—who can name 5 colors the fastest?
📚 For Students:Use this when switching between classes or assignments.

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Try the 5-color scan right now. Did it help you feel more present? Save it for future moments of stress.

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💬 Your Success Stories

During a chaotic day of back-to-back calls, I started to feel like everything was spiraling. I paused, looked up, and challenged myself to find 5 colors. At first it felt silly, but by the third color, my breathing slowed. I saw the soft green of a plant, the red cover of a notebook, the blue of a coffee mug. Just naming them helped me feel less overwhelmed. I now do this whenever my brain feels overstimulated. It only takes a minute, but it brings real calm.

— Heidi

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