These 25 wholesome grounding affirmations are supportive of healing journeys and bringing you into a relaxed, present state. I welcome you to explore them in this blog post!
What Is Grounding?
Grounding is a mindfulness technique to bring your attention to the present moment. It’s often used as an anchoring tool if you have racing thoughts or feel disconnected from your body and surroundings. If you’re a trauma survivor, grounding is a beneficial method to regulate your emotions, soothe triggers and anxiety, and allow you to feel more present and embodied.
There are many ways to explore grounding, whether by mindfulness, meditation, affirmations, or even a yoga practice.
I welcome you to explore my free trauma informed yoga library below and gain access to yoga classes focused on grounding, offering a variety of somatic healing tools and gentle yoga classes.
What Are Affirmations?
Affirmations are short phrases or statements that support your goals, create positivity in life, or empower you. These are not the same as mantras used in yoga practices, which are a specific word used for chanting.
Here are a few supportive elements of affirmations if you choose to create your own.
- Focus on the present. (Ex. I am grounded)
- Short and sweet. The shorter your affirmation, the easier it will be to remember.
- Positive. This is optional, but it’s easier to find empowerment when your affirmation is positive. An example of negative affirmation: I’m avoiding negativity. A more positive way to express this is: I’m embracing positivity.
- Avoids toxic positivity. Affirmations aren’t meant to mask or deny emotions. If an affirmation doesn’t feel right in the moment, you can always skip it or try a different one that feels more in line with your current state.
Ultimately, the affirmation you choose will be unique to you. The above list is optional, and what you prefer is always the best choice.
How To Use These Grounding Affirmations
The beauty of affirmations is you get to choose where, how, and when you use them. Below are a few ideas to explore or draw inspiration from:
- Before, during, or after yoga practices
- Meditations
- Write on notes for reminders throughout the day
- Create a Pinterest board for inspiration
- Upon rising or before bed
The way you choose to use affirmations will be unique to you and your preferences. There is no wrong way to explore them!
25 Wholesome Grounding Affirmations
- I am rooted in this moment
- I am grounded, centered, and connected to the Earth
- I am anchored in the present moment
- I embrace the support around me
- I find stability in the ground beneath me
- I trust the earth to hold me
- My roots anchor me
- I am allowed to rest
- I am firmly planted
- My roots extend far and wide
- I draw in strength from the earth
- I am as strong as the ground supporting me
- I trust in stability
- I land with ease
- I pull wholeness from beneath me
- I am firm in my boundaries
- I rest into stability
- I sink and release into supporting Earth
- My strength is rooted within me
- It is safe to soften
- I breathe into rootedness
- The present moment supports me
- I am planted in the present
- I connect with safety and groundedness
- I am solid and whole
Looking for more affirmations? I invite you to explore chakra affirmations in this blog post: 49 Chakra Affirmations For Trauma Healing: Balance, Align and Reconnect
Overview
These grounding affirmations provide wholesome exploration to inspire feelings of safety and rootedness. These are key when beginning a healing journey so you can begin in a place of centeredness and return whenever you need. Thank you for joining me and take good care on your healing journey.
