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Think yourself calm

Visualisation exercise

Try this exercise when you are feeling overwhelmed. You can do it anywhere, anytime.


Imagine your favourite place

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Imagine a place that feels as calm and peaceful as you possibly can.

You might imagine a sandy beach, a woodland, a place you visited as a child, a field, your bedroom– whatever is your ideal safe haven. Visualise this place in as much detail as you can.

  • What can you see?
  • What can you smell?
  • What can you feel?
  • What can you hear?

Notice how you feel in this place. If you don’t feel calm, don't worry. Try somewhere else.

Top tip

Why not play some ambient sounds or background noise?

You could also looking up "ambience" for your special place on YouTube.

For example, this is an ambience video for a coffee shop:

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