When we are feeling overwhelmed, often we disconnect from our physical body, and we can live like this for a long time without even realising we are doing it. Some people live like their body is just a handy way of moving their mind around, with a real lack of body awareness. Anxiety can be amplified by being lost in your thoughts, so redirecting your thoughts to an awareness of sensations in your body, can be an extremely effective way to de-escalate overwhelming feelings. This is a technique to bring your mind and body together quickly.