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Many of us through our daily lives may feel high levels of stress, unbalance and even not connected to reality. Sometimes, it can be difficult to stay present at the moment and try to appreciate life. But what if I told you, you could find a simple way to feel present in the moment and have a chance to slowly reduce your stress levels through the power of grounding?
From a small change known as grounding techniques and learning the meaning of mindfulness, you can learn to become more present as a person. So, if you're ready for this change, carry on reading and get ready to discover the power of grounding techniques, the grounding benefits and how it can be done!
What is Grounding?
Grounding is a soothing technique used to keep individuals in the present moment and help to reduce any stress levels. Grounding, which is also known as earthing, involves a process of connecting your human body to the electric charge of the Earth and releasing any negative charges in your body.
The idea of grounding is to allow your body to touch the ground through direct contact as a way to receive the natural energy of free electrons from mother nature. In simple terms, you can do this through physical contact by walking around barefoot on the grass, laying on the grass or even direct skin contact by moving your hands through the Earth's dirt.
A study in 2019 involved sixteen massage therapists to determine whether grounding on massage therapists created a positive impact and was able to reduce stress. The study found that the therapists who were practicing grounding had an increase in physical energy, reduction in mood changes and decrease in mental stress too.
Different Types of Earthing Techniques
There are many different types of grounding techniques that anyone can use to feel connected to mother nature and feel present in the moment too.
Barefoot Walking
A great way to start off grounding is by walking around barefoot. Whether that be in your garden, in the park or even on the beach. Walking barefoot allows you to feel connected with nature and allow your feet to touch the Earth's natural ground.
Walking in Water
Water is also known as a way to ground yourself by connecting with Earth. You could walk in water at the beach, stand in a clear lake or even go swimming!
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise:
This 5-4-3-2-1 technique allows you to look into your 5 senses and use them as a way to connect with yourself and mother nature:
Say 5 things you can SEE: This includes everything you can see in sight from pictures, images, objects, anything around you, just name it!
Say 4 things you can FEEL: Go around the room and name everything you can feel from fabrics, pets, rocks, clothes, chairs!
Say 3 things you can HEAR: Turn up your music loud and listen to your favorite song or the sounds of the TV, whatever you can hear say it out loud!
Say 2 things you can SMELL: Go around the room and start smelling whether it's a scented candle, food, bath soaps!
Say 1 thing you can TASTE: Taste the different flavors whether it's spicy, salty or sweet say it our loud!
Grounding Equipment
If you feel like going outside isn't the best option for you, there are many grounding equipment's you can use in order to connect to mother nature:
Grounding socks, sheets or blankets
Grounding patches
Grounding mats
What are the different benefits of earthing/grounding?
There are many benefits to grounding and by practicing these small different changes everyday, you can have a chance to experience amazing health benefits:
Improvement of mood
Reduction in anxiety and depression
Improved Quality of Life
Reduction in pain and chronic inflammation
Decrease in blood pressure
Reduction in cardiovascular diseases
As you can see, with a wide range of different types of outdoor earthing and the extensive benefits of grounding. This is a great way to keep you connected to yourself and Mother Nature! Why not try these physical grounding techniques?
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