Mindful Grounding Activity

Mindfulness is a really good way to reduce anxiety and stress. This is one of my favourite activities to help keep me grounded. Grounding is happening in the here and now, when you are grounding, you are guiding your attention away from thoughts and worries about the past, and guiding it towards the present, focusing on the here and now. Why not give it a try?

 

 

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