Grounding techniques

The self hug can be a wonderful physical grounding exercise, especially for all the huggers out there. The concept of giving ourselves a hug may seem a bit strange but it can be a very effective way to self-regulate our emotions and connect to our bodies. Words in images: How to: There are a…

A grounding tool that can be done anywhere is using our feet to connect to the present moment. It can be done sitting, standing, lying down where no one will notice what you are doing. Text in images: While sitting, standing, walking, running, or lying down; bring a gentle curiosity to... o Noticing any sensations,…

I often find that the hardest thing to do when getting caught up in my thoughts is not grounding itself but rather, REMEMBERING to ground. 🔹️I find visual reminders can be a good way to remind myself to come back to this moment hence why I got this bracelet recently. It translates as “Inhale Exhale”…

Grounding techniques are ways that we can bring ourselves back to the present moment. There are many ways to ground and I’ll be exploring a range of ways to do this over a series of posts. Some benefits of grounding techniques include:  Can be done in any given moment. Many of these techniques can…