System Reset Reference Cards
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System Reset
Protocol: 5–4–3–2–1 Grounding
5 — Scan (See)
Identify 5 items in your field of vision.
4 — Touch (Feel)
Notice 4 sensations on your skin.
3 — Listen (Hear)
Detect 3 distinct sounds around you.
2 — Sniff (Smell)
Detect 2 scents or how the air feels.
1 — Anchor
Choose 1 steady point and hold your attention there.
You can run this reset anytime your attention feels scattered.
It helps bring your focus back to the present.
System Reset
Protocol: 5–4–3–2–1 Grounding
5 — Scan (See)
Identify 5 items in your field of vision.
4 — Touch (Feel)
Notice 4 sensations on your skin.
3 — Listen (Hear)
Detect 3 distinct sounds around you.
2 — Sniff (Smell)
Detect 2 scents or how the air feels.
1 — Anchor
Choose 1 steady point and hold your attention there.
You can run this reset anytime your attention feels scattered.
It helps bring your focus back to the present.
System Reset
Protocol: 5–4–3–2–1 Grounding
5 — Scan (See)
Identify 5 items in your field of vision.
4 — Touch (Feel)
Notice 4 sensations on your skin.
3 — Listen (Hear)
Detect 3 distinct sounds around you.
2 — Sniff (Smell)
Detect 2 scents or how the air feels.
1 — Anchor
Choose 1 steady point and hold your attention there.
You can run this reset anytime your attention feels scattered.
It helps bring your focus back to the present.
System Reset
Protocol: 5–4–3–2–1 Grounding
5 — Scan (See)
Identify 5 items in your field of vision.
4 — Touch (Feel)
Notice 4 sensations on your skin.
3 — Listen (Hear)
Detect 3 distinct sounds around you.
2 — Sniff (Smell)
Detect 2 scents or how the air feels.
1 — Anchor
Choose 1 steady point and hold your attention there.
You can run this reset anytime your attention feels scattered.
It helps bring your focus back to the present.