It is essential to ground yourself often. Whenever you feel down or start to feel anxious these are some great techniques to use. If you do these things throughout your day it can even prevent you from feeling down later. Body in Motion Probably this is an obvious one. It is well-known and taught in health classes that exercise boosts your mood. It instantly grounds you to do things like yoga, stretching, walking or using weights. Every time I go to the gym I dread going and every time I get home from the gym I feel amazing! It works, every single time! You can still get the benefit even by just walking around your neighborhood. Take a look at the nature around you, breathe in the fresh air and just take a minute for yourself OUTSIDE. All Around You Describe things that you are near. You can do this anytime and anywhere. Don't say how everything makes you feel. Simply, state the facts. Things you can see, what color they are, if they are big or small, etc. Focus on a Smell This is one of my favorites! I was on a date with a someone I had just met. We went to a Mexican restaurant. There was a salsa bar with various things so I grabbed myself a few limes. I really liked this guy so I was super nervous. I picked up the lime and breathed it in deeply. It was such a pleasant scent. It instantly made me feel so much better! Worked like a charm! If this is one that works for you I recommend getting a charcoal bracelet and some essential oils. You take the essential oil you like and drop 1-3 drops of the oil right onto the charcoal. This usually lasts all day on the bracelet and then you always have something with you that you can smell in times of need. The best ones to use are citrus based scents. Bath Magic I tool a long time to realize what a good thing taking a bath was. I'm definitely someone that prefers a shower. But there is something so calming about sitting in a tub of water. There are so many things you can add to your bath that make it so special! Epsom salts, bath bombs, bath oils, bubble bath, and so much more! Have fun buying all these amazing products that are great for skin and boost your mood. Lay on the ground Maybe it seems silly. But the moment you lay flat on the floor you'll see why it's on the list. Laying completely flat on the ground a lot of times helps straighten your back, from having bad posture all day... A nearby object It helps a lot more than you would think to simply feel things around you. I love filling my home with lots of sensory items. Soft blankets, rocks, crystals, pens, a water bottle, etc. Hold an object and notice all of it's curves, textures, and so on. Have you ever heard of a "worry stone"? This is something that you can find at a rock store or trading post. It has been used for who knows how long for this exact purpose. When you feel worried you rub your thumb accosted the dip in the stone. This one is very effective. Look into sensory toys or fidget toys. Keep one with you. Breathe Deeply Sometimes you don't even realize you are breathing fast or heavy. When you use different breathing techniques it physically tells your body to be calm. If you are hiking and feel nauseous or dizzy, if you are arguing with someone, nervous about something, etc. It is good to simply take a deep breathe. There are many different ways to try for each different situation, so this is something I'd recommend looking further into. The most basic way is to count to five while breathing in and count to five breathing out. Do this until you feel like you're no longer breathing too quickly. Food & Drink Take a small bit of bread or a cracker (easy on the stomach) and eat is very slowly. Fully chew each bite into a small piece. Make sure you are also drinking water. Again, very slowly. Feel the food / drink in your mouth and really savor it. This helps to ground you, prevents a tummy ache and grounds you in the moment of eating. A few others to tryComments are closed.
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