Stress. It feels like in this day and age stress is a common spoken word. People are constantly talking about how they feel stressed and overwhelmed in their life. It is a well-known concept that spending more time outside and in nature can be extremely beneficial to your overall mental health. Busy schedules can make spending a weekend outside sometimes not feasible. Bringing flowers and plants into your home and workspace could be the key to unlocking a brighter and more productive YOU!
“Flowers can chase away anxieties, worries and the blues, making people feel less depressed, troubled or agitated. This is linked to their color, smell or even the act of giving or receiving flowers.””
There are a multitude of options for bringing flowers and plants into your life. The Sansevieria, or more commonly known as a snake plant, could easily take a prize for being one of the most tolerant plants out there. Forget to water? No big deal. The snake plant can go weeks without water; yet still maintain bold strappy leaves and architectural shape. Wild says, “The snake plant improves energy levels and can help those who suffer from eye irritations, headaches or breathing problems. Other benefits include improving reaction times, increasing concentration and lowering levels of anxiety.”
Want to do a simple act of kindness for someone? A surprise bouquet of any size will increase someone’s mood and your own!
“Imagine turning around someone’s day through one, simple gesture. To know that they are loved and supported, can mean so much that the positive impact of receiving a bouquet can be enough to lift them out of a difficult place or low point.””
Flowers really are a great solution to communicating emotions, and it doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. So start off small. Buy a snake plant. Put the plant on your desk and just see how it goes. Maybe surprise a friend with some flowers. Take little steps to incorporate plants and flowers into your life and see if you feel better! Here’s to a less stressed 2020!