From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How to Get Grounded and Gain Clarity in Your Life

podcast Mar 10, 2025

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Have you ever felt like your mind is spinning, your to-do list is endless, and no matter what you do, you just can’t catch your breath?

 

In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to shift your energy when you’re feeling frantic and out of control.

 

You’ll learn simple yet powerful grounding practices that bring you back to centre, and a life assessment process that helps you clarify where you are and what needs your attention most.

 

We Dive Into:

✨Why overwhelm is actually an opportunity for growth

✨Different types of grounding practices to shift your energy fast

✨How to perform a simple life assessment to get clear on what’s really going on

✨The mindset shift that helps you stop obsessing over problems and start taking aligned action

✨How to choose one area of focus in your life to build momentum and create real change

 

If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or just plain exhausted, this episode will give you the tools to get back on track and set yourself up to win. Let’s dive in and awaken the Matriarch within!

What ONE insight are you taking away from today's episode? Share your insights with me at [email protected] or send me a DM on Instagram @melissacolleret or @awakenthematriarch 

 

Action Steps:

  1. Identify the grounding practices that work best for you.

  2. Do a simple life assessment to pinpoint where you need the most support.

  3. Tidy your environment—your outer world reflects your inner state!

 

Grounding Practices to Try:

  • Breathwork

  • Movement: Brisk walks, dance

  • Time in nature

  • Rest: Nap, sleep

  • Meditation & Yoga Nidra

  • Sex & Orgasm

  • Connecting with others

  • Physical touch

 

Life Assessment Categories:

  • Health

  • Career / Dharma / Livelihood / Purpose

  • Relationships (Intimate, Family, Friendships, Community)

  • Home & Environment

  • Growth & Personal Development

  • Finances

  • Contribution & Impact

  • Pleasure & Enjoyment

 

Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself:

  • How much fun am I allowing myself to experience?

  • Who can support me? (Instead of asking ‘How?’, ask ‘Who?’)

 

Resources:

BOOKS:

 

If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to share it with a friend who needs it.

 

And if you’re ready to take this work deeper, get my free guide, Magic Mondays: Design Your Ideal Day in 4 Easy Steps. Download it here! It will help you create a structure that works for you not only for Mondays, but for any day of your life!

 

Thanks for being here!

 

With love & light,
Melissa

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