As I talked about in my live yesterday, grounding techniques can be helpful for managing stress and anxiety. Here are five tips for grounding:

Deep Breathing: Take slow, deep breaths. Inhale for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale for four. Focusing on your breath can help anchor you in the present moment.

Mindfulness Meditation: Practice mindfulness by paying attention to your senses. Describe what you see, hear, touch, smell, and taste to connect with your surroundings.

Physical Sensations: Engage with your body. Feel the sensation of your feet on the ground, touch objects around you, or even snap a rubber band on your wrist to bring your focus to the present.

Grounding Objects: Carry a small object, like a stone or a coin, that you can touch when you need to ground yourself. It serves as a reminder of the present moment.

Counting or Repeating Mantras: Count objects in your surroundings, such as the number of chairs in a room. You can also repeat a calming mantra or affirmation to center your thoughts.

Experiment with these techniques to find what works best for you in different situations.