anchor yourself
ANG-ker yer-SELF
ˈæŋkər jərˈsɛlfListen
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to ground oneself in a stable psychological, ethical, or practical foundation that prevents one from being carried away by fear, excitement, external pressure, or the changing currents of opinion and circumstance, using the maritime image of an anchor that holds a vessel in position against the force of current, wind, and tide; the phrase is used in mindfulness, leadership, and personal development contexts to advocate for the cultivation of stable reference points including core values, trusted relationships, physical routines, and practiced emotional regulation strategies that keep a person oriented and stable when external conditions are turbulent or disorienting
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