2020 has become an unprecedented year of fear, change and loss with the current COVID-19 pandemic. People have lost jobs or lost a loved one amongst other difficult adjustments.
It is important that we do our best to look after ourselves and our minds during this time. After all, if we aren’t healthy mentally or physically, it becomes impossible to care for ourselves and those we love.
Here are 10 grounding techniques for you to try whether you’re at home in lockdown, or still working in an essential services job.
1. No one is happy all the time
Remind yourself that we all have good and bad days. It would be abnormal to be happy-go-lucky 24/7.
From family stress to work stress, it is OKAY to feel sad or angry. A problem arises if we stay too long in the sadness or anger.
Cry if you need to. Spend time alone if you need to.
But please, don’t isolate and sink yourself further into the darkness.
2. Deep Breathing / Meditation
Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds. Repeat this as many times as needed. You can also close your eyes if it helps.