Grain of sand

Beneficial for:

Relaxation and grounding technique to help distract from difficult thoughts or feelings.

How to do it:

1. Imagine or find a grain of sand or something small like a piece of rice.
2. With your thumb and index finger, imagine to or do roll the ‘grain of sand’ between your fingers for a few moments.
3. Now close your eyes and continue to roll the grain between your fingers, taking notice of the texture and sensation.
4. Do this for a couple of minutes. If your mind wonders with distracting thoughts, that’s perfectly normal. Just bring your mind back to the sensation.