How to create a day of grounding
We are all so busy. Unfortunately, busy seems to be where society is headed and thus in order to avoid the busy trap, it’s necessary to be intentional about creating space and staying grounded and focused. Intentional is the key word here, because I’ve had lazy days that were more reactional in nature than intentional. The lack of activities came from a reaction to burn-out or to feeling overwhelmed, and while there’s value in listening to your body and resting when needed, there’s also value in creating and scheduling uncluttered days with intention. Thus, planning a day of grounding every week or every other week can be so valuable, and instead of coming from a place of reaction, making this consistent grounding practice part of your routine. I’ve also found that, interestingly, when I spend a day doing nothing on purpose it feels better than if I spend a day doing nothing out of default.
My tips for creating a day of grounding are to plan it out ahead of time, so you wake up with that intention. Also, while unstructured free-time may be part of your day, make sure some activities are actually planned. Below are some ideas for grounding day activities:
Watch the sunrise
Walk in nature
Go out for a long, leisurely brunch
Bring a picnic blanket and read a book outside, atop grass
Turn off all electronics for the day
Journal
Go swimming, or head to the beach or a body of water
Get a massage
Garden
Take your pet on a long walk
Cook a special meal or bake something yummy
Take a bath
Create art or make something
Play board games
Take a restorative yoga class
Creating a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly ritual of a consistent grounding practice can make a huge difference in your own sense of balance. I hope your day of grounding hits the reset button for you.