Grounding (Video)
Grounding
Exercise 1: Feel Your Feet on the Ground
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, or sit comfortably.
- Focus on the sensation of your feet touching the ground.
- Imagine roots growing from your feet into the earth, anchoring you.
- Take deep breaths, feeling your body becoming steady and calm.
Why It Works:
This exercise helps you feel grounded and secure, relieving nervous energy by focusing on your physical connection to the ground
Exercise 2: Grounding with 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
- Find 5 things you can see.
- Identify 4 things you can feel.
- Listen for 3 things you can hear.
- Focus on 2 things you can smell.
- Notice 1 thing you can taste.
Why It Works:
This technique grounds you in the present moment by using your senses, stopping racing thoughts, and reducing anxiety.
Exercise 3: Ear Massage
- Simply massage your ear, you can do lobes or the upper indentation.
- Choose a tempo, pressure and pattern that feels good for you.
Why It Works:
This technique directly stimulates the vagus nerve and promotes relaxation.