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Thank you for sharing your preference. Do you sometimes feel rushed, as though your battery runs out just a little too quickly? You’re not alone. Luckily, a natural source of energy is right within reach: flowers and plants. Scientists from Harvard to Wageningen confirm what you may already have suspected: a touch of greenery makes you happier, calmer and sharper. A simple plant or an airy bouquet of flowers can give your wellbeing a real boost.
More focus and creativity thanks to plants
Whether you’re studying, working or getting stuck into a hobby project, your brain thrives with a hint of nature around it. Research from the University of Michigan shows that employees in a green working environment are fifteen per cent more productive. So, place a plant on your desk, hang a climbing plant above a shelf or create a mini green wall in your office. Plants really do help create a pleasant living environment. Discover these top 10 air-purifying plants too. If you’re looking to unwind, try a mindfulness masterclass with Alocasia.
Flowers bring a genuine smile
A bouquet on the kitchen table does something simple yet powerful: it lifts the corners of your mouth. Research from Rutgers shows that people who receive flowers report a more positive mood for days afterwards. So, treat yourself to a splash of colour as soon as you get up. Place the bouquet at eye level – for example by your breakfast spot – and let that first smile of the day appear naturally. Read more about this effect in the article Discover 5 positive effects of flowers.
Plants and flowers bring happiness, calm, fresh energy, creativity and connection.
