11 grounding sayings to help you stay present and ease future-focused anxiety

1. “I am where my feet are”

   A quick grounding reminder that you are where you are, metaphorically and physically.

2. “Be here now.”
   A simple reminder that this moment is all that truly exists.

3. “One breath at a time.”
   You don’t need to solve everything today- focus on breath.

4. “The future is a story I haven’t written yet.”
   Gently detach from assumptions and return to the present.

5. “I am safe in this moment.”
   Helps calm the nervous system.

6. “Right now is enough.”
   Acknowledge the sufficiency of the present without rushing ahead.

7. “Worrying doesn't fix tomorrow, but it does steal today.”
   A reminder that worry robs us of the present.

8. “I release what I can’t control and I can’t control the future”
   Letting go is an act of self-compassion.

9. “I trust myself to handle whatever comes next.”
   Build inner confidence while staying rooted in now.

10. “Peace is found in the pause.”
    Stillness and slowness can be powerful.

11. “Today is the only day I can live.”
    Letting go of the past and worrying about the future to focus on today.