Being grounded means you’re connected to the present moment instead of being swept away by fear or “what if” thinking produced by your anxious mind. It’s the ability to stay centered in your values and calm enough to make decisions—even when the world around you feels unstable.

Yes. Intuition doesn’t always point to the easy path. Sometimes it directs you to set a boundary, leave a relationship, or take a leap you don’t feel ready for. That can feel scary. But notice the difference: intuition will say, “This matters for your well-being.” Fear will say, “If you don’t do this perfectly, everything will fall apart.”