The ABC Grounding Technique: A Simple Way to Calm Your Nervous System

Michelle Woerdeman
6 days ago
1 min read

How's your week going? Usually by Wednesday, some folks are already wondering when Friday will be here if the week seems to be dragging, or you may be on the flip side, asking yourself how is it already Wednesday??

Either way, I thought today was a good day to remind you about the ABC's. Not the ones we learn when we are young, the ABC's of grounding ourselves and feeling into our heart centers.

This simple yet effective technique below will calm your nervous system, promote relaxation, and provide you with a calming sense of well-being. Enjoy!

ABC

Aware Breath Choose

Become AWARE

Notice everything you are feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally. No judgment, simply become aware and rate on a scale of 1-10. This practice alone starts to align your nervous system.

Take a BREATH

Try to relax any tension in your body and take 3 deep belly breaths. Imagine blowing up a balloon on each inhale. This will turn off your fight or flight mode.