Simple Grounding Exercises to Help Your Anxiety and Overwhelm
The Ground My Mind app by GROUND MY MIND™ provides short mental exercises for the user to do when feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Exercises range from more game-like word exercises to traditional grounding techniques, such as box breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding. Once you get past those feelings of anxiety and overwhelm you can then use the optional reflection feature to track common triggers and what works for you.
The Ground My Mind app is designed with privacy in mind — your session history and reflections stay on your device unless you choose to export or sync. The app is designed to be non-triggering and flexible — use only what helps you.
Ground My Mind is now available for Android!
Features
Ground My Mind is built around quick, evidence-informed practices that reduce physiological arousal and help you re-orient to the present. Below are a few of the core features.
Multiple Grounding Exercises
Exercises including paced breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle movement. Each gives clear instructions and guidance to help you manage your anxiety.
Quick Help
Quick and easy exercises to use when you need a fast reset.
Reflections
An optional reflection lets you note common triggers and what works for you. Reflections are brief and private, meant only for your eyes.
App Wide Themes
Choose from a variety of different themes to find one that resonates with you. Free themes are offered with the option of purchasing additional themes for 0.99 - 1.49 USD.
Clean and Simple - Take a Look
Match the intensity
Pick the exercise intensity that best matches how you're feeling right now — from gentle to more active.
Using Midnight Theme
Quick exercises
Short, fast exercises you can use immediately to reset and regain focus.
Using Sunset Glow Theme
Reflect after
Take a moment afterwards to reflect on what helped and note any triggers.
Using Pastel Theme
Ready to try it?
At the moment Ground My Mind isn't available for download. Stay tuned for updates!
Questions You May Have
Is this a replacement for therapy?
No. These exercises are supportive techniques and not a substitute for professional care.
Is the app free?
Yes — the core exercises are free. Some optional themes or extras may be offered as in-app purchases.
Will the exercises trigger me?
The app is designed to be non-triggering and flexible. Exercises are optional and brief — skip anything that feels unhelpful. If something feels harmful, discontinue and seek support.
What platforms will it support?
We plan to support iOS and Android. Web previews and other ports may be available later.
Can I export or backup my reflections?
Yes — you can export reflections manually. They are stored locally by default and only leave your device if you choose to export or sync.
Are the practices evidence-based?
Exercises are informed by common grounding and breathing techniques used in clinical practice, but are simplified for quick use. They are not clinical interventions.
I need help now — what should I do?
If you are in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or a mental health professional right away. This app is not an emergency service.