4 Things That Ground Me Right Now

• Bollywood Music Videos and Songs

Bollywood entertainment has been a strong pillar of my childhood and continues to have me jumping out of my seat over nostalgic songs. Rewatching movies that had my family and me bursting out laughing together back in the COVID era makes me feel so grateful to have such a friendly and fun supportive system. Listening to my favorite songs that I remember dancing to in the mirror back at home never fails to have me dancing in my college living room with just as much excitement as before. Swooning over Bollywood actors just as hard as I did when I saw them for the first time on screen always adds an element of excitement to my day. Not only that, but also I feel so much more in touch with my younger Bollywood days.

• Focused Study Sessions

I find that it is truly an adrenaline experience to be intensely immersed in my work to the point where there are no other thoughts in my brain besides the task in front of me. All worries and distractions melt away for a few hours, making me feel so in flow with my future career goals and building my confidence in my current work ethic. It also sets the stage for the rest of my day, instilling a sense of calm control in me.

• Skincare

Having a skincare routine every morning and night is one way I prioritize taking care of myself. I carefully tend to my skin by icing my face, doing face massages, and conditioning it deeply. Toner and retinol have made an appearance in my skincare and have done wonders. I also heavily practice wearing sunscreen on my face during the day and locking in moisture with vitamin E oil. For an extra kick, I apply castor oil on my lashes to promote lash growth. Taking my sweet time to care for my skin is the perfect way to start and end my day.

• Sunset Photos

My favorite part of walking around campus is looking around me and seeing a sight worth capturing. I love stopping wherever I am to take in the moment. Amongst the stress that school comes with, these moments of presence and peace add a touch of magic to each day.

What are some things that are grounding you these days? I would love to hear in the comments below!