03/17/2025
Are you stuck in a scrolling loop? Or feeling overwhelmed? Let’s pause and connect with your nervous system through a simple skill called orienting, in 5 simple steps.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Find a plant
Look around for a plant—maybe it’s on your desk, a windowsill, or even outside. If you don’t see one, use this image of a clover leaf or imagine a plant you love.
2. Let your eyes explore
Gently focus on the plant. Notice its colors, shapes, textures, and how the light touches its leaves. Let your eyes move slowly, taking in every detail.
3. Tune into your body
As you observe, notice how your body feels. Do you feel more grounded? Calmer? Maybe you sense your breath slowing or your shoulders softening.
4. Take a slow breath
Gently slow down your breathing a little bit each breath and focus on making it softer. Imagine you’re taking in the steadiness of the plant, rooted and alive.
5. Return to your day with ease
When you’re ready, look around the room again and feel your feet on the ground. Notice how this moment feels different from before.
Orienting is a powerful way to reset your nervous system and reconnect with the present. Next time you feel scattered, let a plant help you come back to yourself.
