Resources

This exercise involves assembling a container filled with items that bring you comfort and calm. By gathering objects that soothe or remind you of safety—such as a soft texture, a calming scent, or a meaningful object—you create a tangible, portable resource to turn to when you need grounding. This hands-on approach helps you feel more anchored and secure, especially during moments of stress or overwhelm.

Grounding cards are simple tools designed to help you stay present and connected to your body and the current moment, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or caught in distressing thoughts or memories.

Each card includes a grounding strategy you can use in the moment. You can keep a few favorites nearby—on your desk, in your bag, or by your bedside—and pull one out when you need to slow down and feel more anchored. Use them as often as you like; there’s no wrong time to ground yourself.

This exercise is a grounding technique designed to help you manage overwhelming emotions by visualizing a safe, secure space to temporarily hold and contain intense feelings. This exercise helps create emotional boundaries, allowing you to process feelings at your own pace and regain a sense of control and calm. It can be especially useful during moments of stress or emotional overload.

The "Peaceful Place" exercise helps you create a mental sanctuary where you can retreat to when feeling stressed or overwhelmed. By imagining a calming, safe space, this technique allows you to reconnect with a sense of peace and relaxation, offering a powerful tool for managing anxiety and promoting emotional well-being.

This exercise encourages you to practice positive, empowering statements about yourself. By repeating affirmations regularly, this technique helps build self-esteem, foster a positive mindset, and counter negative thought patterns. It can be especially useful during situations when you're feeling triggered or activated, helping you regain control and calm your emotional state.

A lot of people end up making changes in their lives after simply taking the time to think things through. When asked how they made the change, they often say something like, "I just thought about it," meaning they considered both the upsides and downsides of their current behavior versus the idea of making a change. You can do the same thing! By writing down the good things and not-so-good things about changing, you’ll get a clearer picture of how you feel. This can help you decide if the benefits of change are worth it.