Morning in Bengaluru starts very fast because people here don't wait for the sun to rise. The honking sound of vehicles, monotonous cry of machines, whistle sound of pressure cooker in the kitchen, in-between all this noise, a divine whisper of Venkateswara Suprabhata and sweet smell of coffee. Middle aged men and women walking in the parks with dedication and discipline just because their doctor told them to. Few people are in a hurry to catch the bus to avoid the bitter face of their boss. Green leaves of trees showing their smile behind the dust mask. This is how the day starts in Bengaluru. In general, this is how the day starts all around the world. 

 Just like wildflowers plucked from the plant and kept in a vase, modern humans are completely disconnected from their own self. It's the vicious gift of modernization. Unfortunately, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, impulsivity, trauma, distress have become the enemies of social beings. With all these modern problems it's difficult for modern man to maintain mental hygiene. It's very important to practice grounding. 

What is Grounding?

 Grounding is a self-soothing skill to keep your mental health immune from everyday adversities. Grounding is the door that leads you towards your center. Practicing grounding techniques calm downs, the mind and nurtures the soul. 

How to Practice Grounding?

There are many grounding techniques that can be followed to calm the mind. These techniques are easy to understand and all it needs is dedication to follow the process. These techniques help to monitor self and understand the self-better.

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Grounding Techniques.

Physical exercise:

Moment to the body is a treat. It's important to keep being active. It may be an outdoor sport you love, calming yoga practice, lifting weights, a walk in the park or running in the morning sunlight add a routine of physical exercise in daily activities. These activities help oneself to firmly anchor with the self. It also helps in maintaining a healthy body.

Breathing Exercise:

Practice of deep breathing exercise helps to decrease stress and anxiety. It brings the mind to the present and makes it calm. So everything you feel lost and anxious "Just Breathe" with awareness. 

Practicing mindfulness:

In order to decrease the effect of mind-fullness it's important to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is a method of paying attention to where your hands are. This practice will help you in understanding every sensory stimulus that passes you. Mindfulness practices like exercising without music, eating food slowly, practicing meditation helps in improving attention and embracing the present. 

Journaling:

Journaling is an act of keeping the record of your own thoughts, emotions, feelings and ideas. This practice is an effective way of studying self. This helps in bringing clarity in your thoughts and solving your mental puzzle. So next time you experience an emotional roller-coaster try Journaling!

Self-care:

Self-care is the process of establishing behaviors that ensures holistic well-being of oneself. Practice of self-care helps to maintain mental hygiene. This includes practices like getting adequate sleep, eating healthy, cut downing excess screen time, doing your favorite hobby, gratitude Journaling etc. 

These are some of the practices that help in grounding. Grounding practices in everyday routine protects you as a shield against adversities. The only important thing is to be patient and dedicated towards the practice. 

Remember when situations are overwhelming and uncontrollable you always have Herat It Out for your help.

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“ ''Be the designer of your life, not just merely the consumer of it."”
- James Clear (Atomic Habits).