We’ve all had days where we feel pulled in ten different directions—our mind spinning, our body tense, our emotions scattered. In those moments, people often say, “I just need to feel grounded.” But what does that really mean?

To be grounded is to feel steady inside yourself, even when life around you is uncertain. It’s that sense of being anchored, present, and able to respond instead of react. When you’re grounded, your breath feels deeper, your body feels calmer, and your choices come from clarity instead of chaos.

Grounding doesn’t mean you never feel stress or anxiety—it means you have a way to return to yourself when those feelings arise. It’s less about eliminating discomfort and more about creating a sense of safety and steadiness in the midst of it.

Here are a few practices that can help: Notice your senses. Look around and name five things you see, four things you hear, three things you can touch, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. This simple exercise brings you right back into the present moment. Plant your feet. Stand barefoot if you can, and imagine roots growing from the soles of your feet deep into the earth. With each exhale, let some of your tension drain down through those roots. Breathe with intention. Place one hand on your chest, the other on your belly. Inhale slowly, letting your belly rise, and exhale even slower. Repeat a few times, noticing how your body begins to settle.

These practices are small but powerful reminders that you can return to yourself. You don’t have to wait for the storm of life to pass—you can find a steadiness within it.

At Everroot, I often guide clients in discovering their own grounding practices—the ones that feel natural and supportive to them. Over time, grounding becomes less of an exercise and more of a way of being. You begin to trust that, no matter what comes, you have a place of steadiness inside you to return to.