Here are some ideas for grounding activities:

 

-Take deep, calm breaths.

 

-Notice and list things in your surroundings.

 

-Expose yourself to strong, pleasant sensations, like a pleasing smell or a favorite blanket.

 

-Say out loud your name, your age, the date, and your location. List some things you've done today, or are going to do.

 

-Splash water on your face or run your hands under the faucet.

 

-Do a body scan meditation, or pay close attention to each of your body parts one by one.

 

-Make tea. Feel the warmth of it in your hands, and the taste as you sip it calmly.

 

-Listen to music.

 

-Play a categories game, and name some types of dogs, or clothing items, or gemstones, or countries, or anything else you can think of.

 

-Write in your journal.

 

-Take a mindful walk, either inside or outside. Pay close attention to your body and your surroundings.

 

-Squiggle. Wiggle around. Dance. Stretch. Be silly and active for a few minutes.

 

-Any other favorite grounding technique you've heard of or can think of. There's nothing wrong with experimenting!

 

Okay! I did one or more of these things, and I'm ready to move on.