Grounding: 2 Ways to Reconnect

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Christen Hong Coaching

12/3/25

Hi friends,

This week we're back with the next installment in the How Not to Explode series — Grounding. I first learned these techniques in the height of the pandemic and immediately felt how effective they could be. I believed in them so much that I even started building a course about it… which has been living half-finished on my desktop ever since.

So today I'm switching things up and sharing the lesson images on grounding from that course. If you try these techniques out, I hope they offer you the same sense of steadiness, clarity, and calm that they've given me.

Reframe Prompts

Here are a few reflections you can use after grounding to deepen any insight that comes up:

What feels different in my body now that I'm more present?
What emotion is underneath the noise now that I'm calmer?
What was I believing a few minutes ago that doesn't feel true anymore?
What actually needs my attention, and what can I release?
What's the most supportive next step for me now?

Let whatever you discover here gently and honestly guide your next steps, in your own time.

Astro Note ✨
With Thursday's Full Moon in Gemini, it’s a perfect time to tune inward and listen closely. Let your emotions surface gently, notice what’s been stirring beneath the surface, and give yourself permission to feel without rushing to make sense of it.

Next week we'll be talking about how you can benefit from assigning your own meaning to things. Until then, take your time and be kind to whatever comes up.

xo,
Christen

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