Bee’s Tuesday Tip #14: 7 ways to feel grounded in 7 minutes (or less!)

Feeling floaty, frazzled, or just plain off? Let’s bring you back down to earth - gently, joyfully, and without a single judgemental to-do list in sight.

We’ve all had those moments - when your thoughts are racing, your body’s tense, and your energy’s somewhere between “wired” and “wobbly”. Maybe there’s a big decision on your mind, or maybe you’ve been riding the wave of doing, doing, doing for just a bit too long. (Sound familiar?) When you're feeling ungrounded, it's usually a gentle signal from your nervous system: "Hey, I need a reset!"

Grounding is about coming back to your body. To your breath. To now. It’s a way of pausing the mental chatter and reconnecting with a calmer, steadier version of yourself.

And the best part? You don’t need an hour, a yoga mat, or a retreat in Bali (although I can recommend all of those as well). These mini-practices are quick, portable, and powerful.

Tapping can be a powerful tool to feel more grounded.

So here’s your go-to guide of 7 ways to feel grounded in 7 minutes (or less!):

1. Barefoot breathing

Slip your shoes off and plant your feet down - on the floor, the grass, the sand, wherever you are. Let your weight drop down. Breathe in slowly, filling your belly. Breathe out gently, softening your shoulders. Imagine roots growing from your feet into the earth. You’re here. You’re held. You’re home.

2. The 5-4-3-2-1 reset

This sensory technique is a simple way to pull yourself out of your head and into your body.

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• 5 things you can see

• 4 things you can touch

• 3 things you can hear

• 2 things you can smell

• 1 thing you can taste

It’s quick, grounding, and surprisingly soothing.

3. Sip something mindfully

Tea, water, cacao, or that oat milk latte - whatever’s in your mug. Pause. Take a slow sip. Notice the temperature, the texture, the taste. Feel the cup in your hands. Let it become a moment of stillness in your day. A small ritual, a big shift.

4. Shake it off (literally)

Animals shake after stress. We should too. Stand up and gently shake out your hands, arms, legs - even bounce on the spot. Put on music if you like. It’s a quick, playful way to release nervous tension and wake up your senses.

5. Write a “right now” list

When your mind is spinning with what-ifs and to-dos, anchor yourself in the now. Write down a few things that are true right now.

Examples:

• My feet are on the floor.

• I can hear the birds outside.

• I’m breathing.

• I am OK in this moment.

It’s not about fixing anything - it’s about feeling here.

6. Hug something (or someone!)

Hug your dog. Your pillow. Yourself. Wrap up in your softest blanket. Physical touch (even solo!) releases calming chemicals like oxytocin and helps your nervous system settle. Go ahead - get snuggly.

7. Tap it out (EFT-style)

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a.k.a. tapping, is one of my favourite tools.

Tap gently on the side of your hand and say: “Even though I feel ungrounded, I deeply and completely love and accept myself” Then move through points on your face and body (eyebrow, side of eye, under eye, etc.) and say: “I am safe. I am supported. I am coming back to myself.”

Even just one round can bring surprising calm and clarity. (Check out my previous blog on tapping for more information and how-to.)

Final thoughts

So, you really don’t need to wait for a perfect moment to ground yourself - just take one! These are your tools, your rituals, your sacred little pauses in the middle of everyday life.

Pick one. Try it today. And notice how even a few mindful moments can bring you back to your body, your breath, and your beautiful self.

You’ve got this! The ground is always there beneath your feet - even if you forget for a while.

With love and grounded energy,

xo Bee