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Sound Anchoring

Use a sound (clock tick, AC) as presence anchor.

5 min Beginner

Goal

Use available sound as quick presence tool.

Steps

  1. 1
    Identify continuous sound.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Quick presence.

Evidence base

School: MBSR

Founders: Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990)

Kabat-Zinn.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Sound Anchoring" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Sound Anchoring"?
Quick presence. In the short term: Use anytime.
Is "Sound Anchoring" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on MBSR (Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990)). Kabat-Zinn.
Is "Sound Anchoring" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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