What stress management techniques can help us maintain inner stability in challenging situations?
Stress management techniques can be effective tool to manage tension and establish inner balance.
In today's fast-paced life, we are often exposed to stress and pressures that can negatively affect our physical and emotional well-being.
Control your emotions and stop negative thoughts by using simple anti-stress techniques.
What does grounding mean?
Grounding is a set of simple techniques that can help you deal with anxiety, anger, sadness or overthinking. It is a way to shift your attention away from the current difficult emotions and focus on something else.
Grounding does not solve the underlying problem, but is a temporary solution that allows you to control your emotions and stop the flow of thoughts that could otherwise become even more unpleasant. Grounding connects us to reality, the present moment, and gives us the opportunity to face the real cause of problems.
Stress - a problem of modern times. Photo: Pedro Figueras / PexelsWhy is grounding important?
Grounding is not only a way to protect yourself from electric shock, it is also a way to protect your own body from stress, overload or anxiety. Just as a house needs grounding to protect it from danger, the body needs a grounding technique to help manage stress and keep the mind stable.
How can we perform grounding?
A popular and simple technique involves the body, as it is always present in the present moment. Understanding the mind-body connection is key. The body is an anchor in the present moment, so focusing on it is key to calming thoughts and emotions. Simple techniques, which are carried out inconspicuously anywhere, make it possible to connect with the body, recognize bodily sensations and gain control over emotions.
Let's look at examples - stress management techniques.
Example of technique 1
Watch your breathing while driving in a traffic jam. Inhale slowly for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of seven, and exhale for a count of eight. This will calm your breathing rhythm and reduce stress in the hustle and bustle of traffic.
Note the techniques. Photo: Cleyton Ewerton / PexelsExample of technique 2
While reading a challenging text, when you notice that your attention starts to scatter, choose an object in the room and observe it. Count to ten and then continue reading. This intermittent observation of your surroundings will help you maintain focus and reduce feelings of overwhelm.
Example of technique 3
During the meeting, watch your feet and start moving your toes in your shoes as if you were kneading dough. Listen to the other person, but at the same time pay attention to your feet to reduce stress and focus your attention.
Example of technique 4
Look for a green or square object in the room and observe it. Count to 7 and say the date of that day in your mind. Or you can do a simple inhale 4 - hold 7 - exhale 8. Do all this imperceptibly to connect with the moment and calm down.
There are solutions - find them. Photo: Marcelo Dias / PexelsExample of technique 5
When talking to a difficult interlocutor, focus on touch. Feel the surface of an object near you, such as the handle of a chair. Be aware of the sense of touch and focus on physical presence to help you stay calm and reduce stress in challenging communication situations.
Example of technique 6
Focus on your senses while doing everyday tasks like washing the dishes. Observe the feeling of warm water, the smell of detergent and the sound of running water. This allows you to completely immerse yourself in the moment and distance yourself from the stress caused by everyday worries.
It is important to regularly practice and repeat these techniques so that they become part of your daily routine.
