'Sense foraging' – the practice of mindfully attending to our bodily sensations – offers promising potential for managing anxiety and stress. Research suggests that people who maintain stronger sensory awareness, particularly of internal bodily sensations (known as ‘interoception’), show better resilience against depression and anxiety.
For today's workers, this approach offers a practical de-stressing tool: simply pausing to notice physical sensations like feet pressing against the floor or the warmth of sunlight can help break negative thought patterns.
So, while it may not 'cure' anxiety entirely, sense foraging can disrupt harmful mental habits and boost wellbeing by shifting attention away from rumination towards present-moment awareness.