A Simple Tool That Helps You Stay Calm and in Control When people think about labour, they often imagine intensity, unpredictability, and strong sensations. But what if you had a way to bring yourself back to calm, focus, and confidence—even in the middle of it all? That’s where anchoring comes in. What is Anchoring? Anchoring is a simple mind-body technique. It’s about linking a feeling (like calm, safety, or strength) to a trigger (like a touch, sound, smell, or image). Ove