When you find yourself thinking about the past (rumination) or worrying about the future (anxiety), use the 54321 technique to connect you to the present moment.Â
Additionally, connecting to nature using your senses provides an opportunity for detailed observations, enriched connections to nature and its history, critical thought processes, and systematic thinking surrounding ecosystems and human impact.
Note: Before implementing a mindfulness technique, please document your stress level and your level of connection with nature, then take note after you practice a technique. How are your stress levels? How about your connection to nature? Did you notice a difference?