According to the University of New Hampshire, “Grounding is a self-soothing skill to use when you are having a bad day or dealing with a lot of stress, overwhelming feelings, and/or intense anxiety. Grounding is a technique that helps keep you in the present and helps reorient you to the here-and-now and to reality.”

Arrogance is more than bragging about accomplishments and comparing possessions and achievements to others.  It is an attitude of superiority or for children it’s an “I am better than you.”  mentality.  This trend can sometimes be attributed to an over competitive, materialistic, and praise-dependent culture.