April: Get Grounded Challenge
Moving Us Out of Our Heads One Day at a Time
April is here, and with it, we're kicking off the Grounded Challenge! As spring energy rises and Autism Awareness Month begins, it's the perfect time to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and root into what truly matters.
Last month, I shared a video about the connection between spiritual gifts and autism. I talked about how so many of us are not just overstimulated by the physical world but by the energy we pick up from people, places, and even objects. The video went viral because it resonated with people's souls. Some people said their gifts didn’t feel like gifts at all but burdens that kept them anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their bodies. Others were just relieved that someone finally said it out loud. And many asked the next question: Okay, so how do I live with this?
The answer is simple: Ground.
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What is the Grounded Challenge?
The challenge is simple: Each day, take a moment to ground yourself and capture it in your journal—physical or digital, whatever works for you. That’s it. No overthinking, just moving with purpose instead of pressure.
For neurodivergent people, grounding in the physical world isn’t optional—it’s essential. Without it, we stay stuck in our brilliant, creative minds but struggle to bring our full expression into the world. And that disconnection? That’s what leads us to mask, isolate, overprove, and burn out.
Grounding is how we clear the noise and hear what our soul has been trying to say all along. It’s how we start doing what we actually came here to do.
Why is Grounding Important?
The truth is, most of us don’t know how to rest—because in our capitalist society, there’s no reward for it. We’re constantly taught to prioritize productivity over purpose, and it can feel nearly impossible to slow down. But rest? Rest is radical.
The pathway to grounding is through rest—and I don’t mean just taking a nap. I’m talking about intentional, short, meaningful practices that give you permission to be selfish, even if it’s just for five minutes.
I know what it’s like to give all day and never pour into your own cup. That’s not living—and you deserve to live.
Gone are the days of crashing on the couch after work, scrolling with a carton of ice cream, only to wake up exhausted and do it all over again.
And no, this isn’t a challenge filled with just meditations and breathwork—though those have their place. We’re doing rest the Divergenthood way: stimming without shame, dancing, creating, and most importantly, learning to move from reaction to response.
How to Participate in the Grounded Challenge:
1. Download the Rest Challenge PDF
This is your guide to accessible rest. Based on the seven types of rest, I created a simple, feelings-based tool: when you're tired, do this; when you're overstimulated, do that. This sheet helps you do two essential things: feel your feelings and move them through your body in a way that honors your nervous system. For neurodivergent folks, having direct, low-pressure prompts can be the difference between shutdown and self-care.
2. Use Your Senses
If you’re new to grounding, start by using your senses. Taste something delicious, smell essential oils, walk outside, or wrap yourself in your favorite blanket with noise-canceling headphones. Even just reading this list feels like a breath of fresh air. Your senses bring you back into your body, helping you tune out the noise and reconnect to what matters—you. For those who are often dissociating or stuck in their heads, this practice offers an easy way back home to yourself.
3. Incorporate rest into your rituals.
We all have rituals, whether we call them that or not. Some routines nourish us, others drain us. Try folding grounding practices into your morning flow, work breaks, or even your car ride home. A sensory fidget in your pocket or a mantra on your mirror can make all the difference. Small shifts like these can be especially powerful for those who need structure and softness to thrive.
4. Join the Divergenthood Chat
Throughout April, I’ll be checking in inside the chat—sharing tools, affirmations, and little sparks of inspiration. Pop in and share your moments, or just read along. No pressure. For those who crave connection without the overwhelm, this space is intentionally gentle, quiet, and community-minded.
5. Look Back and Reflect
By the end of April, you’ll have a go-to list of rest strategies that actually work for you. You might notice patterns you hadn’t seen before—what drains you, what restores you, and where your energy naturally flows. That awareness is gold. It helps you align your life with your needs instead of constantly adapting to the world. For divergent minds, that clarity is everything.
This month is an invitation to come home to yourself—to rest, to reconnect, and to remember that your body isn’t separate from your brilliance. So give yourself this gift. One moment a day. One breath at a time. You don’t have to earn rest—you are worthy of it just by being here.
Let me know in the comments if you are down to join me in the Grounded Challenge. I can not wait to rest with you.
P.S.
A couple of years ago, I made a video about the mind-body connection, and it still holds true today. I love looking back at it because it captures the moment I realized I was just a spinning ball of energy—disconnected but ready to shift. I’m sharing it with you today as a reminder that even if it starts off messy, it has to start somewhere. Let this be your somewhere.
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That is all for now. I can’t wait to kick off April - GROUNDED.
Dr. C
When I clicked on the join chat link, nothing happened. Do I need to be a paid subscriber for this?
Great approach. I try to ground myself every morning, before the day breaks, by sitting outside, looking at the sky and talking to my Team of Light. Most days it helps.