Grounding

If you crave calm or wish you felt more grounded and connected to what matters, upgrading the quality of the time you spend in nature may provide the shift you need. It’s easy to spend time outdoors on autopilot, or use it as a way of being with others – but you’ll benefit most from spending at least some time in nature on your own, so you can tune into the stillness and connect with your inner calm. If your tendency is to live in your head, time in nature can be a much-needed way of paying attention to your physical self. Finding the ground beneath your feet may even be the first step to finding a new direction in life. You’ll get the most benefit by focusing on the here and now as you walk. Don’t give yourself a hard time if you can’t leave your emotional baggage behind but, when you become aware that you’re caught up in thinking, direct your focus outwards by noticing the colours, textures, sounds, smells and sensations. We can all benefit from a daily grounding ritual but, for chronic overthinkers, it can be life-changing.