Getting Personal: About Me and My Journey

Welcome to the world of Grounded at Home, a space dedicated to sharing through vulnerability and learning some of the efforts to bring grounding to our busy family home! My name is Ashley, I wear multiple hats, sometimes not gracefully, but I try. I have two amazing children, who challenge me to continue to become the best version of myself. By day, I am a dedicated public servant, juggling the demands of work and home life is an act of balancing plates which I try to approach with grace, wit and flexibility. Moment of vulnerability...this is not easy, and I do not do it perfectly. I am committed to actively working towards a harmonious life, where anxieties are reduced, overstimulation is calmed, and a sense of grounding is fostered for my family. mission to bring a sense of grounding to her home amidst life's chaos.

My Journey

My path toward balance came when I first learned about the concept of self-regulation. The act of regulating your emotions and your feelings to match the situation. I then began a mindfulness practice and journey to learn more about things like meditation. I was in the top of my game managing life and then bam...a literal crash in the form of a car accident took me down.

I experienced a concussion that left me overwhelmed, unable to do the things that I could normally due, and keenly aware of the stark differences between my previous functioning and my limitations at the time.

During the process of recovering from my concussion I learned that I was experiencing various sensory issues, I also began learning about the field of occupational therapy. I became fascinated about the act of regulation and the challenges that make that more difficult for some than for others, and became passionate about discovering strategies to support this for both the adults and children in our home.

Building a Grounded Haven

The idea for Grounded at Home came during the process of remodeling my home, I put such intention into the space, that I wanted to share what I've learned, choices that I made and the result that those had on my feeling regulated in my home. My mission is the desire to create a home that serves as a safe place from life's whirlwind. Through intentional and mindful practices, and an intentional environment, I strive to instill a sense of calm and stability in my family's everyday life.

Follow along with my pursuit of balance, resilience, joy, and a grounded existence takes center stage.