> [!waypoints] [[Tools]] # Anchors List Published: 24 May 2025 Updated: 7 November 2025 Tags: #brainfog, #mindfulness, #presence When you have brain fog, it helps to have some way of anchoring* you to yourself or to wherever you are now, giving you a moment or two of clarity. If you're not sure what helps to anchor you, here are some ideas to try out: - Noticing the physical sensations in your head. It might be something like: - tension in your tongue, jaw or eyes - a tingling sensation on your scalp - the feeling of pressure building inside your head that needs release - Deliberately changing your posture. For example, - straightening up if you've been slouching, or - softening your body if you're noticing tension increasing somewhere - Closing your eyes & tuning out the world for a moment or two - make sure it's safe to do that first! - Taking a couple of deliberate breaths to pause and re-orientate yourself - Reaching out to touch something tangible, such as a piece of furniture if you're indoors or a tree or building if you're outdoors. Remember to practise as often as you can, so that anchoring becomes your go-to whenever you feel lost. ✳ [[Grounding]] practices can serve a similar function of bringing clarity to the moment.