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The “Take 5” approach to general mental wellness outlines 5 areas to focus on: Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice, and Give. The fourth area of these 5, “Take Notice”, emphasizes paying attention to yourself and your surroundings. Use all your senses to take in your surroundings. What do you see all around you? If you close your eyes, what do you smell or hear? What is touching you? Do you feel warm, cold, comfortable? Taking notice of yourself in your surroundings helps with being present and aware, and can add to your wellbeing.