#grounding exercise

[raining-tulips]

swaying in a cande-lit shower humming a single note over and over fixes many things

[sadclowncentral]

while i was trying to wade through the large amounts of people trying to leave the central subway station, everyone abruptly came to a halt in front of the subway turnstiles. two french girls had misunderstood the tap-out process, and one of them was now stuck behind the gate. as i was wracking my brain on how to explain the tap-in tap-out process of the milan metro to both of them with my rudimentary french while they both got increasingly upset at the closed gate between them, a young teenager suddenly pushed me to the side.

i was just about to give him my most scathing disgruntled glare when he took out his ticket and, after realizing they had no common language, started gesticulating wildly in front of the french girl left behind. he pointed at the ticket, then at her, and very seriously said: “on three, we go.” she nodded, and after he counted to three, holding up his fingers so there could be no confusion, they sprinted through the gate together, giggling profusely afterwards as if they had just pulled off the heist of the century,

it was just a small moment during the morning commute. but i realized then and there that the time i had spent trying to intellectualize the problem and wondering if my lack of language skills would be awkward the situation could have already been resolved. and that while i had been mad about being pushed aside, the teenager got it exactly right: no questions, no fear or shyness, just direct action to help where you can and rushing there to do so. i think about him every time now when i run to lift someone’s pram or ask a lost looking person if they need my help despite the fear of being rude. on three, we go.

[weightlossregime]

Feeling Anxious? Ground Yourself in Minutes!

Grounding exercise techniques for beginners #AnxietyRelief #GroundingTechniques #SelfCare #mentalhealth

Anxiety got you feeling overwhelmed? This simple grounding exercise can help you calm your mind and regain control! ‍♀️

Here's how:

Find a quiet space and take a few deep breaths. Close your eyes if it feels comfortable.

Focus on your senses:See: Notice 5 things you can see around you. What are their colors, shapes, and textures?

Touch: Feel your feet grounded against the floor. Notice the sensation of your clothes on your skin. ️

Hear: Pay attention to the sounds around you, no matter how small.

Smell: Take a deep sniff. Is there anything specific you can smell?

Taste: If you have something safe to taste, take a small bite and focus on the flavor.

Repeat steps 2-3 for a few minutes, focusing on your breath and sensory details. ️

This simple technique can help bring you back to the present moment and reduce anxiety symptoms. ✨

Bonus Tip: Pair this grounding exercise with calming music or guided meditations for deeper relaxation! #MindfulnessMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

[traumasurvivorsactivities]

Grounding Exercises Activity

Something I always like to talk about because it can be so helpful is grounding exercises. These can be useful for any time of overwhelming emotions, not just anxiety.

I also always say to try some grounding exercises when you’re calm so that they’re easier to practice when you need them. And once you know which ones help, keep them on a list (Physical list, in your phone notes, etc). Having a list of ones that you can use in times of crisis (maybe even a step by step guide of what to do) when we are feeling overwhelmed can be so helpful because it can be hard to remember.

My challenge to you is to try some new grounding exercises and make a list! If you already know some that work for you, add them to your list but also try a couple more anyways. I encourage you to try things in different categories like I have broken down here. While not all categories are likely to help you, it’s good to get an idea of what sort of things help! (This is just a small fraction of the exercises or techniques you could use, so find as many as you want.)

Once you’re done, feel free to share your list if you want, either on this post or in our Tumblr community for activities!

There’s no time limit on this, feel free to do this whenever you want.

[samwisethewitch]

Content Warning: This post is about the 2024 US presidential election

I'm seeing a lot of "let's get to work" or "let's make a plan" talk, both online and in my offline communities. And while I appreciate the sentiment, I just want to say:

It's okay if you can't think about the future right now.

It's normal and healthy to make space for grief after a loss like this, especially with the way it has emboldened hate groups in the US.

Many of us are feeling unsafe right now. Many of us are feeling disoriented or lost. Many of us are feeling anxious, paranoid, or straight-up terrified. These are trauma responses. Because major political events like this ARE traumatic. And if that's how you're feeling right now, then now is NOT the time to be planning or going into action.

It's okay to rest. It's okay to withdraw and give our minds, bodies, and souls time to process what just happened.

Right now is a time for self care and community care. Do things that bring you comfort. Hug your loved ones. Call your friends. Stay home if going out feels like too much at the moment. Talk to your therapist. You have just experienced a traumatic, lifechanging event, and you need to let yourself process that before you try to switch into action mode.

We will get to work. But first, we need to give ourselves some space to grieve.

[froggydraws]

project voltage is like my favorite thing ever btw

[vanilla-bean-buttercream]

Take a sip of iced coffee (or your favorite beverage) but don't drink it. Let it sit on your tongue. Is it hot? Is it bitter? Does it feel thick when you move it around in your mouth? Does it bring any positive memories? Is it slowly getting warmer on your tongue?

Bring it to your nose. Take a deep breath. Does it smell sweet? Can you feel how cold it is on your hands? Is it sweating?

When you swallow it, can you feel your neck muscles move? Do your ears pop? Is there an aftertaste on your tongue? Was it your last sip or is there more?

And if there's more...

Take another sip.

Repeat.

Enjoy.

Savor the experience of enjoying your favorite drink.

[blackbatcass]

the intensity with which mike grell did not gaf about the rest of the dc universe should be studied by scientists. first 80 issues of ga 1988 might as well be an elseworlds story💀 no justice league no magic no sci-fi elements no futuristic technology no reference at all to other characters. he said the exception is hal who can show up for ONE issue only if we do not mention that he is green lantern and only if he gets to be gay with ollie. i respect it tbh

[bacchuschucklefuck]

riz gukgak is SO distressing to have as a favourite character I can never funckign rest out here

[felitomkinson]

five things you can touch

four things you can see

three things you can hear

& two things you can smell

[malkaleh]

I’d like to say I’m doing better and like I am and I am not (nightmares all last night so many nightmares). And words are still hard and my brain is being awful (listen I haven’t messaged everyone that I’m so sorry I exist that is progress actually) and yeah weird. Brain being awful. Got triggered by a thing that made no sense to me.

(There’s a whole tangle in here I was trying to articulate that I think came to down to the fact that my parents would so often say one thing and imply through body language one thing and mean a completely different one and then get emotional about it and also often explode on me for no reason I could understand and now I’m just like untangling it all right now and it’s awful because the CPTSD needs explicit reassurance that I’m not abusive/a covert narcissist (bio father related thing he called me) I’m manipulating people into hanging out with me because I can’t. I can’t right now.

[lexosaurus]

I know that was a shitpost for the latest Danny Phantom fandom meme, but I'm genuinely impressed and how authentic it sounds. How much of Dash's monologue is real advice, and how do you know all of that? Do you work out?

Yes I'm so sorry to inform my good people of Tumblr that I've secretly been a part of the gym fandom for all this time. I've only recently come out as a gymbro in this phandom via my creation of the current dp gym bro au meme that I've forced upon everyone in this good holy christian space. I mix whey protein into my overnight oats, I track my macros, and I have a closet full of Gym Girlie Outfits™️.

And just know it's a badge of honor that I carry to be able to say I've converted multiple members of the Danny Phantom phandom into regular gym goers as well 💪

[hero-of-the-wolf]

splats

[skyebluyt]

now kiss

[lokavisi]

The tides have calmed and we're able to more safely come up for air and find our way to the shore for some respite. There may have been some gnarly waves crushing and tossing us about last week (or even longer), but the ocean ebbs and flows as usual. Floating to the surface is made easier. Taking time to breathe in full, deep breaths is possible - we're not just gasping for air between giant waves anymore. We can float on the water's surface and let the waves carry us in to shore. Or we can swim with the calming currents to our safe nearby lands. Either way, we are able to relax and release some tension. No more fight or flight this week. Just breathing, taking some time to ground and center, come into our bodies, and feel the natural flow of life's energies all around us. This time is necessary for recovery and growth. Don't take it for granted. Really let yourself sit on the shore and breathe. Soak in the sunlight. Feel the sand or rocks beneath you. Feel your lungs expand. Let every moment nourish your being. Don't worry about the crashing waves that might come or return. Be in the moment and enjoy the fresh air.

[rohirric-hunter]

The more I play online games the more I understand and kind of agree with all the boomers I know refusing to let their kids play online games until they hit 17. I'm not a parent, but if I was I wouldn't want my kids interacting with people like that either.