August 01, 2022
Few things are more inspiring or peace-inducing than the sight of beautiful flowers. Flowers have a plethora of psychological benefits. Believe it or not, flowers have the power to improve mental health issues including lowering stress levels and reducing anxiety.
How Do Flowers Reduce Stress?
Flowers in all their bright, beautiful glory can help increase positive energy, which can grow into positive emotions and positive experiences. Flowers just have a way of making someone feel better and it's easy to imagine why they might be great for reducing stress.
In addition to their aesthetics, flowers release chemicals called Mycobacterium vaccae that signals the brain to release serotonin. Serotonin is known as a “feel good” hormone that lifts mood and brings on a sense of calm.
We suggest that you take a moment to stop and literally smell the roses, or whatever beautiful bloom you are near to reap its stress-reducing benefits.
How Do Flowers Help with Stress & Anxiety?
The serotonin released from Mycobacterium vaccae can also help with anxiety and should be considered a natural way to help balance your mood if you are feeling overwhelmed.
Types of Flowers That Can Improve Mental Health
Many flowers have been linked to improved mood and increased mental well-being. Amazingly, each of the flowers on this list has different properties that act as triggers for the brain to open up and work overtime to push out negative thoughts.
Here are some flowers to consider if you’re looking for support to reduce stress and feelings of anxiety:
Each of these flowers makes excellent indoor plants to try for their healing properties and stress-reducing benefits.
Choose A Plant to Improve Your Mental Health
We believe that plant ownership can be a wonderful way to practice natural, healthy self-care. Contact the team at Flower Works to speak to one of our floral curators and we can help you choose a plant that will bring joy and peace to your home.
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April 17, 2024
On April 24, 2024, offices across the nation will celebrate Administrative Professionals’ Day, a day celebrating the hard work of professionals who keep their offices running smoothly. If you work in an office daily, these administrative staff are constantly working behind the scenes to ensure you have what you need and are in the loop. For this reason, you may want to purchase some quality and fresh flowers online to give to the staff.
April 01, 2024
Winter is nearly over, which means homeowners are likely to begin gardening and creating gorgeous landscapes. While this can be an exciting time, it’s important not to overlook your home’s interior decor, either. In fact, you can bring the feeling of spring inside the home using blooming plants. These colorful, peaceful, and serene plants may enhance your home’s decor and your own mood, as well.