In psychology, grounding techniques are used to help people cope with emotional stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions. Grounding means bringing your attention back to the present moment to reduce feelings of worry and anxiety associated with past or future events. Below are several grounding techniques that can be useful in psychology: Breathing exercises: These exercises can help people calm down and focus on their breathing, which helps reduce stress and anxiety. Muscle relaxation: This exercise can help reduce tension and anxiety by consistently contracting and relaxing different muscle groups in the body. Visualization: This grounding technique can help people focus on the moment by imagining the place they perceive as calm and safe. Meaningful work: this technique allows you to reconsider negative thoughts and emotions associated with past or future events and redirect them to present, more constructive behavior and thinking. Yoga and meditation. Yoga and meditation help relieve tension, calm the mind and body, and reduce stress levels. Social support. Connecting with friends and loved ones can help you relax and relieve stress. Try spending time with people you like and sharing your feelings with them. Pursue a hobby. Taking up a hobby such as reading, drawing, cooking or music can help you relax and relieve stress. Sleep. The need for adequate sleep should not be underestimated. Adequate sleep helps restore energy, reduce stress, and improve your mood. Of course, the effectiveness of anti-stress techniques may vary depending on individual needs and preferences. It is best to choose those that are most suitable for you. Sincerely, Your psychotherapist, coach, interpersonal relationship specialist, Natalya Akhmedova