Plant roots grow most actively in the spring, which means the plants will be able to quickly overcome the shocks associated with repotting. A day or two before you plan to repot, thoroughly water your plant as it is easier to repot when the growing mix is moist. Sometimes this process creates more problems than it helps. Studies have demonstrated that looking at nature or plants, even intriguing but not stressful sights of plants, causes the brain to enter a special mode of processing that is more suited to relaxation, soft concentration, and creativity.