Exercise as a Grounding Ritual
Let’s be real—men often deal with emotions by avoiding them. Numbing out with screens, drinking more than we’d like, or distracting ourselves with work. The idea of “feeling your feelings” can sound uncomfortable or even weak. But exercise gives you another route in. It’s a physical act that helps anchor you in the present moment. Lifting weights? You’re focused on form, reps, and breath. Going for a jog?
You’re noticing your stride, your heartbeat, the sidewalk under your feet. These moments of grounding bring you out of your racing thoughts and back into your body—where you can actually feel and process what’s going on.
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