Grounding: It has become my new Mantra as I turn to this practice to reset my nervous system and clears my mind before I plan for the week ahead.
I used to wake up on Sundays feeling overwhelmed by all the planning I thought I had to do. Lists, schedules, goals—it all felt like pressure. I found my equilibrium through Grounding.
What is it all about:
Grounding is also known as earthing. It is a powerful, nature-based wellness technique that connects your body directly with the Earth’s elements.
And when done on a Sunday, it helps align your energy, emotions, and focus before stepping into a new week. It’s a simple practice, but its effects are deeply transformational.
1. Understand the Science: You’re an Electrical Being
Your body is full of electric charges, and so is the Earth.
The ground beneath us holds a natural supply of free electrons. These are capable of neutralizing the excessive positive charge (inflammation, stress, anxiety) built up in our bodies.
Think of it like your home’s electrical wiring whereby the earthing wire safely directs extra energy into the soil. The same principle applies to us.
When our skin touches the Earth, a two-way energy exchange occurs: the body releases excess charge and absorbs healing energy from nature.
How to apply this:
• Step outside barefoot in Nature for 15–30 minutes on soil, grass, or sand.
• Stand, sit, walk, or lie down directly on the Earth to allow natural energy flow.
• Aim to ground during sunrise or sunset for added benefits to your circadian rhythm.
2. Feel the Emotional Shift: Get Focused Instead of Falling Apart
What makes grounding unique is how quickly it shifts your emotional state.
The act of being barefoot, skin-to-earth, gently calms the nervous system, lowers cortisol, and increases emotional balance.
Over time, you’ll notice you react less and respond more—because you’re rooted.
How to apply this:
• Before you make a decision or plan something big, go outside and stand still for a few minutes.
• Breathe in deeply, and mentally say: “I am grounded. I am safe.”
• Use this practice especially when you feel anxious, scattered, or overstimulated.
3. Use Grounding as Your Planning Ritual
Before I open my planner on Sundays, I ground. Instead of planning from pressure, I plan from presence.
This shift in ritual has changed everything. I no longer rush into the week. I arrive into it—with clarity and calm.
How to apply this:
• Take five minutes to stand or walk barefoot outdoors before writing your weekly goals.
• After grounding, sit with your planner and ask: “What do I need, not just what should I do?”
• Let your to-do list reflect your energy, not just your obligations.
4. Explore Diverse Grounding Methods: Go Beyond Barefoot
While barefoot walking is a powerful starting point, grounding doesn’t stop there.
You can infuse it into your lifestyle in creative ways that match your environment, energy, and intentions.
How to apply this:
• Try a walking meditation barefoot in your garden or park to combine movement with mindfulness.
• Rest your bare hands on a tree trunk or embrace the tree lovingly.
• Practice forest bathing—spend quiet, undistracted time among trees without a goal.
• If you’re indoors, use a grounding mat or sheet to simulate the Earth’s frequency.
Final Thought: Ground First, Then Rise
This Sunday, before reaching for your calendar or diving into productivity, step outside.
Stand still. Let the Earth hold you. Let it reset your nervous system and rewire your inner rhythm.
You don’t need to do more. You just need to reconnect.
It’s the reset your soul didn’t know it needed.
Your Turn
Have you ever tried grounding before planning your week? What shifted for you?
Share your experience in the comments—I’d love to hear how nature is supporting your journey.
Lakshmi
Coach in Mindset Mastery, Resilience & Empowerment
Dedicated to guiding people who are ready to rise beyond limiting beliefs, gain deep awareness, and design a life led by clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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