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This self-compassion grounding exercise is developed by The Centre for Mindfulness Studies (https://centerformsc.org/p/guided-meditations-and-exercises). Its goal is to help you provide your own comfort and care during times of distress, sadness, self-judgment, anger, guilt, and anxiety. Physical touch releases oxytocin, provides a sense of security, soothes distressing emotions, and calms cardiovascular stress. Your mind may wander in this activity. Gently redirect your attention back to the activity and bring your focus to your breath. #soothingtouch #grounding #mindfulness #relaxation #soothing #centered #presentfocused

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Coloring books and mandalas give you the opportunity to find a sense of peace and tranquility as you connect with your inner artist. #coloring #coloringbooks #coloringbooksforadults #mandalas #grounding #GroundingSkills #mindfulness #relaxation #RelaxationTime #soothing #centered #presentfocused #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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Listening to music can help facilitate the process of turning inward and centering yourself by shifting your focus away from what is causing your discomfort. We have provided you with examples of grounding skills that utilize music. Find your own selection of tunes that works for you as you practice these exercises. #music #grounding #groundingskills #soothing #mindfulness #relaxation #relaxationtime #awareness #centered #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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You can record coping statements in your phone or write them down on cue cards. Write the statements in your own words for this strategy to be most effective. Statements can be reassuring and positive, but also realistic and truthful. Refer to these statements whenever you notice the onset of your unpleasant emotions. Feel free to read them aloud and repeat them until the intensity of your emotions dissipates. #coping #copingstatement #affirmation #selflove #selfcompassion #selfkindness #grounding #groundingskills #mindfulness #calm #soothing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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Imagery and Visualization are grounding techniques that are accomplished through the use of your imagination. They involve creating a detailed mental image of a relaxing and peaceful setting or environment. You need to focus on the different sensory attributes present in your scene to make it more vivid in your mind. Notice what you see, smell, hear, taste, and touch. The goal is to help you detach yourself from fixating on the negative contents in your mind and to ease the d...iscomfort you feel in your body when you exhibit anxiety, sadness, anger, or shame. It may take quite a bit of practice before you can do it effectively. Feel free to combine visualization with deep breathing so both body and mind can relax together. The University of Minnesota's Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing presents a guided imagery video featuring natural sounds and images (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU_ABFUAVAs). #visualization #imagery #mindfulness #grounding #groundingskills #relaxation #relaxationtime #soothing #calm #centered #senses #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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The Five Senses exercise can immediately calm your body and mind as well as ground you to the present moment. This exercise can be done whenever you exhibit worry, frustration, anger, or sadness. Come up with your own self-soothing strategies that engage your senses. It is natural for your mind to drift as you practice this exercise. If you notice that your mind wanders away, gently redirect your attention back to the present moment. #Grounding #groundingskills #Centered #Mindfulness #Present #Now #Senses #See #Taste #Hear #Touch #Smell #Awareness #Attunement #SelfCompassion #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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Hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds and repeat each stretch one to three times. Allow your breath to find its own natural depth and rhythm during the stretch. Avoid any exercises that cause pain or discomfort and only stretch as deep as you can. The stretch should feel good and calming. If your muscles are shaking, ease up on the stretch and let your muscles relax more. As you become more flexible, try reaching farther in each stretch. #Stretching #Body #Mind #Mindfulness #Awareness #Attunement #Relaxation #relaxationtime #grounding #groundingskills #Breathing #Flexibility #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

Brother David Steindl-Rast, Benedictine monk, author, and lecturer, shares three simple steps to finding gratitude in our lives. Stop. Look. Go. He suggests that happiness is born from finding gratitude. https://www.ted.com//david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_b #Gratitude #Gratefulness #HalfFull #Appreciation #Love #Thankfulness #Blessings

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