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Take 5 Breathing

Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Considerate and Caring badge requirements.

Items Needed:

  • None (just your hands!)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Open one hand with your fingers outstretched and palm facing you. Your pointer finger on your other hand will act like a pencil to trace your open hand.
    • Start at the Thumb: Place your pointer finger at the bottom of your thumb.
    • Breathe In: As you slide your pointer finger to the top of your thumb, breathe in slowly through your nose.
    • Pause: When your pointer finger reaches the top of your thumb, pause and hold your breath for a moment.
    • Breathe Out: Slide your pointer finger down the other side of your thumb while breathing out slowly through your mouth.
  2. Repeat for All Fingers: Continue this process for each finger on your hand, moving to the next finger after completing one.
  3. Reflect: When finished, pause and think about how you feel. If you’re still feeling stressed or anxious, repeat the activity to take another five breaths.

References:

Tia Kennard