We are all afraid of something. Rather it is something small or large. It’s something that lives inside of us, some being justified. While others evolve into something irrational. Fear is a tool we developed to keep us safe but over time the line between rational and irrational fears has blurred. Where talking to strangers and coming face to face with a hungry bear evokes the same response. Fear makes sense when you’re face to face with danger. As our society has evolved, we don’t come face to face with danger as often. As a result, our fears often manifest in ways that hold us back from moving forward. Instead of being afraid of coming face to face with danger, we’ve become afraid of uncertainty and things that are unfamiliar. Fear isn’t all bad, it can be used as a tool to push us forward when we embrace it.

Struggling to stay motivated towards your goals? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The good news is there are things you can do to improve your self-motivation. Being self-motivated is important, it gives you control. Some things lie outside of our control. When we lean on something outside of ourselves for motivation, there’s the possibility it can be taken away. With self-motivation, you are much more likely to commit to what you’re doing and push yourself. It’s ideal to find your motivation from within instead of someone else. Plus it puts into perspective where you are and how you can improve yourself moving forward.

We all tend to get stuck in our heads from time to time. Overthinking or ruminating over things that we can’t change or haven’t happened. It can easily take over our mental space and take us away from what’s going on around us. Grounding is the practice of bringing our awareness back to the here and now. It takes your attention from your thoughts and emotions and it refocuses it on our bodies and the world around us. Grounding exercises help us become present in our lives. Whether it’s day-to-day stress or severe anxiety or depression. Grounding exercises can help you to break the cycle of troublesome mental habits. We are all a student of our own mental and emotional state. When we become more aware of what triggers anxiety or causes us to be overwhelmed. We are able to break those recurring cycles and maintain a healthy response.