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Refocus Attention Outward

“Refocus Attention Outward” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. When anxiety hijacks attention, silently name 5 colors in the room — attention leaves the body. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

When anxiety hijacks attention, silently name 5 colors in the room — attention leaves the body.

5 min Beginner

Goal

Break the inward body-focus loop that fuels social anxiety.

Steps

1

Notice you started monitoring pulse or hand sweat.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You return to dialogue not the self-monitoring spiral.

Evidence base

School: CBT for Social Anxiety

Founders: Adrian Wells · David Clark (1995)

Wells & Clark — Task Concentration Training: shift attention outward.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Refocus Attention Outward" take?

This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.

When will I notice the effect of "Refocus Attention Outward"?

You return to dialogue not the self-monitoring spiral. In the short term: "Frozen in talk" episodes shrink.

Is "Refocus Attention Outward" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on CBT for Social Anxiety (Adrian Wells, David Clark (1995)). Wells & Clark — Task Concentration Training: shift attention outward.

Is "Refocus Attention Outward" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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