MINDCONSILIUM

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Reflections and practical ideas on emotional wellbeing.

MINDFUL RESOURCES

Tools for Everyday Well-Being

Simple, thoughtfully designed exercises to explore your thoughts, understand your feelings and reconnect with the present moment.

The

Thought Record

EXPLORE · UNDERSTAND · FIND A MORE BALANCED PERSPECTIVE

Thoughts
influence how we feel,
how we behave and
what we do next.

What happened?

Describe a recent situation that caused emotional discomfort.

What happened? Where were you? Who was involved?

What went through my mind?

Write down the automatic thoughts you noticed.

What did the situation mean to you?
What were you afraid might happen?

What did I feel?

Identify your emotions and body sensations.

Emotion(s)

Intensity
(0–100)

Physical sensations
in my body

What evidence supports my thought?

What facts support this interpretation? Try to stick to observable facts.

What evidence might challenge it?

What information might I be overlooking? Is there another possible explanation?

A more balanced perspective

If a friend were in this situation, what might you say to them? What would be a more balanced, realistic thought?

What can I do next?

What is a helpful, constructive action I can take now?

I can't always control my thoughts,
but I can choose how I respond to them.

A GROUNDING TECHNIQUE

5 4 3 2 1 for Anxiety & Overwhelm

SLOW DOWN · COME BACK TO THE PRESENT · FEEL MORE GROUNDED

The 5–4–3–2–1 technique helps you shift your attention from anxious thoughts to the present moment by noticing what is around you using your five senses.

You don't have to
solve everything right now.
You can just come back
to the present moment,
one breath at a time.

THINGS YOU CAN SEE

Look around you and notice five things you can see. Take your time and really observe them.

Examples:

A plant
A book
A pattern on the wall
The sky outside
A colour or object near you

THINGS YOU CAN TOUCH

Notice four things you can touch. Feel their texture, temperature and weight.

Examples:

The fabric of your clothes
Your chair
A cool surface
Your phone
A soft cushion or blanket

THINGS YOU CAN HEAR

Listen for three sounds around you. They can be loud or quiet, near or far.

Examples:

Birds chirping
A fan or air conditioner
People talking
Traffic sounds
Your own breath

THINGS YOU CAN SMELL

Notice two things you can smell. If you can't smell anything right now, think of two scents you like.

Examples:

Your coffee or tea
A familiar fragrance
Fresh air
Your soap or lotion
A scent you enjoy

THING YOU CAN TASTE

Notice one thing you can taste. Take a small sip or simply notice the current taste in your mouth.

Examples:

A sip of water
Tea or coffee
The taste of gum or mint
A lingering taste of food
The natural taste in your mouth

These resources are intended for general education and self-reflection. They are not a substitute for professional assessment, diagnosis, treatment or emergency support.

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