Life isn’t always easy, and it can be hard and overwhelming. There might be days that you feel that you get so much done and then other days that you feel that nothing was accomplished. Maybe you aren’t able to get things done or maybe you aren’t sleeping well. If this is happening, you need to make sure that you are grounding yourself daily.
The challenge for you is to take a few minutes each day and to ground yourself for a month. When you do this, you will see that you feel better and that you feel stronger.
Day 1 Challenge
The first day, you need to take a few minutes and deep breathe. Breath as deep as you can and then let the air out for 5 seconds. Do this and let your body fill completely with air and then let the air out.
Day 2 Challenge
Make some music on your playlist that will make you feel good. This should touch your body and your spirit.
Day 3 Challenge
Take a bath. You can make this hot or cold and add some salt to it.
Day 4 Challenge
After you have your playlist, take time with your favorite songs to dance and move.
Day 5 Challenge
Pick up a hobby that you love to do. Try bowling, taking a class or finding something that makes you happy.
Day 6 Challenge
Imagine the person that you love and think of their face. Think of how happy they make you feel.
Day 7 Challenge
Do the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Method. Notice the things around you by starting with 5 things that you see, 4 things you touch, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell and 1 thing you taste.
Day 8 Challenge
Put your hands under warm water and then dry your hands.
Day 9 Challenge
Take time to journal your thoughts and your feelings. Do this for at least 10 minutes or more. Write down your dreams and your goals.
Day 10 Challenge
Write down your favorite poem or song lyrics.
Day 11 Challenge
Be kind to yourself and make sure that you are compassionate and loving.
Day 12 Challenge
Put yourself in a blanket and snuggle in it. Be comfortable and safe.
Day 13 Challenge
Buy yourself a worry stone. When you feel worried, hold this in your hand.
Day 14 Challenge
Put your phone away for a little while and take a break.
Day 15 Challenge
Talk to a psychic. If you don’t have one, find one that you can make a reading with.
Day 16 Challenge
Spend time with your pet. If you don’t have a pet, go to a shelter, or spend time with your friends’ pet.
Day 17 Challenge
Read a book that you love to read.
Day 18 Challenge
Eat something that comforts you. If you need to make the food, then take time to make it and then eat it.
Day 19 Challenge
Light a candle and let the flame flicker around you.
Day 20 Challenge
Color in a book and relax and stay calm.
Day 21 Challenge
Go outside in nature and go for a walk.
Day 22 Challenge
Get your hands in some dirt. Go out in the garden and plant something.
Day 23 Challenge
Give yourself a break and sleep in.
Day 24 Challenge
Watch something or read something that makes you laugh.
Day 25 Challenge
Look at pictures in an album that bring you peace and happiness.
Day 26 Challenge
Go outside and watch the sun come up or the sun go down. This is beautiful and will give you peace.
Day 27 Challenge
Let the world around you sing and talk. Listen to the birds or go out in a crowd and listen to the people.
Day 28 Challenge
Find a phrase that makes you feel grounded and good. One that will balance you.
Day 29 Challenge
Try Earthing. This means to connect yourself with the earth.
Day 30 Challenge
Go around people that you love and people that bring you peace and joy. Find happiness with people that you care about.
Final Thoughts
Get started right away on this challenge. Doing grounding techniques for a month can help to bring you peace and calmness in your life. As you do these things, you will feel better in your mind, body, and soul.
