Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro

• What it is: Shifting your focus away from overwhelming or negative thoughts by grounding yourself in the present moment, especially through physical sensations.
• Why it matters: Anxiety and emotional overwhelm can dominate our mental state. Redirecting awareness helps to break free from this cycle.
• How to practice: Focus on a specific physical sensation, such as the feeling of your feet touching the ground.

Use this as a grounding tool to stay present.

“Awareness is like a flashlight; where we point it determines what we see.”

• What it is: Observing and labeling thoughts, emotions, or experiences as they arise without becoming attached or reactive.
• Why it matters: This practice helps create distance between you and your thoughts, reducing emotional reactivity.
• How to practice: When a thought arises, mentally note what it is (e.g., "thinking," "worrying," or "judging").

Empathetic witnessing: be present for your own emotions without judgement. This supports emotional regulating and deeper self understanding.

”You don’t have to believe every thought that arises; noting helps you disarm the ones that don’t serve you.”