Mindfulness

Lesson 4 of 9

Observe: five senses sweep

About 3 min

The goal

Take in what's around you with words switched off.

Do it step by step

  1. 1

    Sit or stand somewhere comfortable.

  2. 2

    Spend about 30 seconds on each sense: sight, sound, touch, smell, taste.

  3. 3

    Just notice. If a label or opinion pops up, let it pass like a car going by.

  4. 4

    Finish by noticing how your body feels now.

For parents

If a sense is overwhelming for your teen (e.g. sound), skip it. Observing should never mean enduring sensory pain.

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