When Life Glitches, Ground Yourself and Grow

Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could go wrong… does? I was in the middle of teaching a three-hour virtual class to 25 people when—bam—my computer screen went black. Then it shut down. Not once, but four times.

The irony? I was just about to demonstrate grounding techniques for difficult conversations. Suddenly, I was the one who needed grounding. As I waited for my computer to reboot, I took a deep breath and reminded myself: “I am safe. No one’s life depends on this. I can handle a few minutes of uncertainty.”

Each time my computer crashed, I felt the familiar surge of frustration and embarrassment. But instead of spiraling, I leaned into the very advice I was about to give: pause, breathe, and ground yourself in the present moment. By the fourth reboot, I was calm, centered, and—believe it or not—grateful for the real-life example I could now share with my class.

Here’s what I learned: Life will always throw us curveballs, often at the most inconvenient times. But how we respond is what truly matters. When we ground ourselves, we not only regain our composure, we model resilience and grace for those around us.

Try this ONE thing

The next time life glitches—whether it’s a tech failure, a tough conversation, or an unexpected setback—pause and ground yourself:

• Take three slow, deep breaths.

• Remind yourself: “I am safe. I can handle this.”

• Notice how your body and mind begin to settle.

You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can shift from chaos to calm—and how much more effective you’ll be in whatever comes next.

Let’s Connect!

If you’re ready to talk about creating a better, more joyful life—or if you simply want to share your thoughts—leave a comment below, repost this blog, or reach out to me directly. I’d love to hear your story, answer your questions, or help you take the next step toward the life you want. Sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to spark real change. Reach out to karen.laidlaw.theONEthing@outlook.com. Until then, enjoy the blog and keep moving forward!