The Man Made Podcast ep. 12 Returning to your Center

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast

This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.

Sometimes the words centering and grounding are used interchangeably. Centering usually refers to our mental and physical state of mind. It’s the place we know we have to get back to when we’re not feeling like ourselves. When we’re not centered, we might feel lost or out of touch with ourselves. When we center ourselves, we bring calm to our emotions.

Some resources that may be useful:

Here are some ways to become centered:

Breathe in for a count of five, and then out for a count of ten. Try to do so slowly and deliberately.

Make a list of all the things and people you love.

Pause to acknowledge all your senses. What do you see? Feel? Smell? Taste? Hear? Being aware in this way fosters a sense of mindfulness.

Try a guided meditation, such as metta, where you practice loving-kindness.

Formulate positive and healing rituals for your day.

Engage in self-care activities such as walking, yoga, massage, facials, coffee with a friend, or whatever makes you feel better about yourself.

https://www.mindtools.com/ashwpqm/centering

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