Mental Chec✓ Resource Hub
A space designed to help you stay grounded, aware, and connected between sessions. Everything here is free, accessible, and created to support your emotional well-being.
5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Grounding
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected? Grounding techniques can help bring you back into the present moment and calm your nervous system.
This technique uses your five senses to anchor you in the here and now. Try it whenever you need to reset.
Try Interactive Grounding ToolThe 5-4-3-2-1 Method
See
Notice 5 things you can see around you
Touch
Notice 4 things you can physically feel
Hear
Notice 3 things you can hear
Smell
Notice 2 things you can smell
Taste
Notice 1 thing you can taste
Take your time with each step. There's no rush.
Free Journaling Prompts
Journaling is a powerful tool for self-awareness, emotional clarity, and reflection. These prompts are designed to help you chec in with yourself with honesty and compassion.
"What emotions am I carrying right now, and where do I feel them in my body?"
"What do I need more of in my life? What do I need less of?"
"When did I last feel truly at peace? What was happening?"
"What patterns keep showing up in my relationships or daily life?"
"If I could tell my younger self one thing, what would it be?"
"What am I grateful for today, even in small ways?"
"What boundaries do I need to set or reinforce?"
"How have I grown in the past year?"
Download Full Prompt Guide
PDF with 30+ journaling prompts
Additional Support
More ways to support your mental wellness journey
About Oksana
Learn more about my approach, background, and the philosophy behind Mental Chec.
Read MoreEmergency + Crisis Disclaimer
Mental Chec and all resources on this website are designed for support, education, and therapeutic growth — not emergency intervention.
If you are in crisis, feeling unsafe, or experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not wait for an appointment.
Reach out for immediate help:
911
For life-threatening emergencies
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 support for mental health crises
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support
You deserve safety, support, and immediate care.
Go to your nearest emergency room if needed.
Remember: Chec✓ In, Not Out
Your inner world matters. Staying connected to yourself is the first step toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being.