Keep Your Feet on the Ground When your Head's in the Clouds...

The title says it all; Keep yourself grounded.


Sometimes it's hard to stay grounded when you're overwhelmed by work, school, or anything even a new environment.


The key is to mix it up.


If you're reluctant to have human contact you should look at it like this:
Everyone needs human contatct, it's a part of being a human being. America is the most hands off country out there. So you should shake hands, hug, or even just do a shoulder pat sometimes. I know that's weird, but the thing is, you really do need it, it keeps you from becoming self-absorbed in your own problems. Believe it or not touching reminds you that other people are real and not just characters in the play called life. Also, much like sunlight, it curbs depression. Don't ask me, ask your doctor, I'm sure he/she will explain it in a way that's easier to understand.


If you're sensitive to crowds of people sometimes it really helps to go to the mall, where even though there's hundreds of people you're really not interacting with them. It gets you used to it, and really calms you down. Go to the mall and buy something stupid or just get some food at the food court. And remember, smile, your life isn't as bad as you think, trust me, if you talk to people and find out their stories you'd be surprised at how many of them have similar experiences.


And stop worrying so much, but we'll touch on that in a separate post.


If you have children, sometimes it helps to just sit there and play with them, if they're older, just hang out! Make dinner together, talk for a couple hours. Not only will you realize that you created this beautiful person, and are capable of helping them survive and grow into a better person than yourself, it really does help them too. And the words "I love you" are never overused when it comes to family. To love and be loved will keep you grounded and safe. :)