How do I stay more grounded in reality?

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Alternatively there is a technique I use to ground myself that I haven't seen anywhere else and it is to speak or tone your own human name to yourself. When I'm feeling particular out of body I call to my own name in full - Tanner Michael Hartmann - identifying with it as the name of my body and human self. This name (your own) is actually tuned to your physical, bodily self and should always recall you back to your body and ground you in 'this life'.

wow! I really like that! It works immediately, it calls your self's attention to the self

I see you did not like my first suggestion but I am glad you found my second one fruitful!

It is a technique I tapped in to awhile back when I was having troubles grounding myself. I asked the universe what the most direct connection could be and I heard my name. I realized that we aren't just arbitrarily attached to our names but that there is a reason we receive the names we do. They are vibrational anchors to these particular lives and by calling to them you focus in on your current incarnation, your current moment and your identity in this bodily form.

Pretty much the most direct, short of pure intention, imo. I find I am often looking for simpler solutions to what are often presented as complex issues and this is one eloquent solution that has been effective for some time.