How can I mentally ground myself? (2023)

What does it mean to ground yourself mentally?

Grounding basically means to bring your focus to what is happening to you physically, either in your body or in your surroundings, instead of being trapped by the thoughts in your mind that are causing you to feel anxious.

You can ground yourself by touching anything that is metal. This will make the current in you go into the metal because the metal is a better conductor of electricity than you are and it goes in the path of least resistance. A convenient source of metal is the computer case, the metal parts of the housing.

Grounding techniques tend to involve using the five senses to become aware of the present surroundings. For example, listening to traffic sounds or touching a plant can help people connect with the environment and disconnect from upsetting memories or emotions.

Feeling connected to ones surroundings and to a sense of inner balance. Grounding is an essential tool for people going through major shock or emotional pain. It's also an incredibly useful thing to keep in mind in our daily lives as a practice to help us stay centered, focused and healthy.

Grounding is a self-soothing skill to use when you are having a bad day or dealing with a lot of stress, overwhelming feelings, and/or intense anxiety. Grounding is a technique that helps keep you in the present and helps reorient you to the here-and-now and to reality.

As radical as it seems, grounding is simple science. Humans are bioelectrical beings that carry a positive charge, which can build up in our bodies. Earth has a negative charge. When we make contact through grounding, we discharge our excess energy, producing a healing effect at the cellular level.

In scientific tests and research it shows that as little as 30 minutes grounded will show internal changes and benefits in-particular to your blood. Ideally we would be earthed 24/7, but daily life gets in the way, so if you're able to do at least 30 minutes a day this will be a great starting point.

How can I practice earthing?

You can practice earthing by standing barefoot or laying in the grass—anything that allows your body to connect directly with the ground. Over time, humans have had less and less interaction with the outdoors. Our ancestors walked barefoot and slept on the ground or with a thin layer of animal hide.

Grounding exercises are a simple and effective way to cope with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders.

Grounding techniques are strategies that can help a person manage their traumatic memories or strong emotions. The purpose of grounding techniques is to allow a person to step away from negative thoughts or flashbacks.