Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Nervous System

In today’s demanding world — with constant stimuli, digital overload, and little time to recover — many people’s autonomic nervous systems (ANS) remain in a state of heightened vigilance. Instead of toggling freely between activation (“fight or flight”) and restoration (“rest and digest”), the system can become stuck in alert mode, leading to fatigue, tension, disrupted sleep, and low resilience. Grounding techniques offer a simple yet powerful way to help the body and mind recalibrate by reconnecting with the senses, the body’s support systems, and the present moment.