Grounding
Root Yourself in the Present. Find Calm, Clarity, and Connection.
What is it?
Grounding is described by some as "being in the moment" and helps us feel more present, calm and connected to our surroundings. When our body directly connects to the earth's surface, it experiences the earth's natural electric charge which helps relax our body and mind.
Some of the most popular grounding techniques are earthing (using a grounding mat), body scan, 5-4-3-2-1 and connecting with nature. Find a grounding technique that works best for you as it can be helpful to manage stress, anxiety and help you feel connected to yourself.
What are the Benefits?
Improved Mood by appreciating your surroundings and connecting with it, you are able to self regulate your emotions
Increased Energy and Reduced Fatigue by breathing and coming back to the present moment, you are able to have more energy for your next task
Improved Sleep by staying in the present moment, you are able to focus on what is in front of you and around you, and not focus on what you cannot control
Where to Learn more?
👣 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise by The Partnership in Education
🧘♀️ Grounding Guided Meditation by Dr. KJ Foster
When to engage in this practice?
WHEN YOU WANT TO Direct Your Energy Inward 🌀
Engage in Grounding when you feel anxious or disconnected with yourself.
This practice is especially helpful when you need to: ✨ Come back to the present moment in the middle of your day ✨ Collect yourself before a difficult conversation or a meeting ✨ Feel a sense of calm when going from meeting to meeting ✨ Relieve stress and anxiety by appreciating what is around you Whether you need a break from a busy workday or a simple way to snap back to the present, Grounding techniques offer an accessible way to come back to what matters - YOU!
How to get started?
1️⃣ Use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to come back to the "present moment". You only need 5 mins for this practice. 2️⃣ Start with taking a few deep breaths, while sitting, standing or lying down. While doing 5-4-3-2-1 you will notice things around you. Pay attention to the details of the things, to slow down. 3️⃣ Acknowledge 5 things you can see around you, such as a tree by your window or a book. 4️⃣ Acknowledge 4 things you can touch around you, such as your pillow or your desk. 5️⃣ Acknowledge 3 things you can hear around you, such as a bird chirping outside your window, a car in the distance or your tummy rumbling. 6️⃣ Acknowledge 2 things you can smell around you, such as a fruit or your morning cup of coffee 7️⃣ Acknowledge 1 thing that you can taste, such as a sip of coffee or your chapstick. No fancy equipment required -- just you and your surroundings!