Foot grounding or ‘Earthing’
Earthing involves direct skin contact with the earth’s surface and you can do this by walking barefoot in nature. You can do it on grass or sand, anywhere you are connected to the earth’s surface. It has been reported that earthing can reduce stress and improve blood flow as well as improve sleep.. who knows, worth a try!
This is something I love to do quite a lot. There is a park near me with some really lovely little pebbles and I often go and move my feet around in them. Feels so good and I love the sound it makes!
This exercise is simple and will hopefully make you feel more connected with your natural surroundings and relieve stress.
- Choose somewhere in nature that looks lovely to put your feet on e.g. grass, pebbles, pine needles, dirt etc.
- Take your shoes off and get involved! Squish your feet and toes around. Really press them into the ground.
- Notice the feeling on your feet, connect with the energy and the environment. For me, my feet get all tingly and I feel it travel up my whole body and feel instantly relaxed in my shoulders.
- Listen to the noise it makes if you’re swishing your feet in pebbles or coarse sand.
- Return regularly and enjoy the benefits!
I’d love to hear from you. Does anyone do this regularly?
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Mindful Monday Activity for the 21st of March: Stone Stacking
Stone stacking, or rock balancing, requires patience and focus. It is a mindful practice that allows you to be in the moment, see opportunities, create belief in your personal power, and letting go.
Here are the steps:
- Finding Stones
The stones are like a puzzle and their shape, texture and size will determine how big or small your pile will be. Let the stones call to you, let the shapes, balance and rocks guide you to be a part of the creation. Visualise how they will look in a stack. (The stones for this exercise don't need too big or tall, be sure to be safe when lifting rocks!) - Breathing
You want to remain calm; breathing evenly to as you position each rock on top of each other. Be conscious of how you breathe when you successfully balance a rock, and also when it topples off the stack. - Appreciating your stack
Take some time to appreciate your complete stack. How each rock sits upon the other, the limits you have tested and the opportunities you found to bring balance. Gaze at the shape of your stack, and reflect on the fears and doubts you've overcome to achieve this outcome. - Walking Away
As with everything in life, it’s also important not to get attached to the outcome. When you’re finished, try pushing it over safely and see how it feels to let go. Nothing in this world is permanent, especially your pile of stones – the more comfortable with this idea we can be in our lives, the more inner peace we’ll find in each moment.
The next time you're out in nature, give this mindful activity a go!
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Mindfulness Three-in-a-row
Welcome to Mindful Mondays!
Now I'm sure in your youth, you've probably all played tic-tac-toe three-in-a-row.
Sooooo, I sort of thought I'd adapt it so create a three-in-a-row mindfulness activity.
Of course, participation is absolutely voluntary! It's just an idea to put out there.
The object is to complete three tasks in a row - whether vertical, horizontal or diagonal. Do this as many times as you wish! There's no right or wrong!
Reflection:
How did you feel after completing one or more of the mindfulness tasks above?
Did you notice any change e.g. breathing, heart rate, temperature, feelings?
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.