There’s no escaping stress and anxiety. It’s a part of everyday life, an inevitable fact that comes with ‘adulting’. Like diet, exercise, and meditation, there are so many different solutions that help to counteract the everyday struggles that bring us stress. In addition to these suggested solutions to managing your mental health, studies also show that flowers can help induce calmness and well-being.

A 2008 study by Seong-Hyun Park and Richard Mattson found that hospital patients that had flowers in their rooms had lower stress levels. These same patients were more positive about their recovery than patients who did not have flowers in their room. The fact that a simple arrangement can help boost positivity and lower stress is extremely encouraging. We’ve rounded up a few tips on how you can utilize flowers to benefit your mental health and your mood.

Fill Your Space with Flowers for an Immediate Boost

Filling your space with flowers – from your bedroom to your bathroom – is a quick and easy way to help minimize stress. Having flowers or greenery in your bedroom can create a calming environment for when you come home after a long day and can lift you up in the morning when you wake up. Choose flowers that speak to your mood or personality and if flowers aren’t your vibe, opt for a house plant or a terrarium of succulents. If you don’t have a ton of space, consider utilizing bud vases with just one or two blooms each. Even the simplest of blooms can give you a boost! If you don’t have a typical flower vase, consider repurposing an item in your home to act as a vessel for your blooms!

Some Floral Scents Can Help Reduce Blood Pressure

Anxiety and stress come with the realities of everyday life. Some floral scents, like lavender, have been proven to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, resulting in a deeper relaxation. This can also help those who suffer from insomnia. Looking for an extra relaxing shower or bath at the end of a long day? Try hanging eucalyptus from your showerhead to give off a spa-like fragrance. The steam of a shower will help unleash the eucalyptus scent. Close your eyes – you might even forget where you are!

Certain Colors Speak to Different Emotions

Flowers can also change how you feel about associating emotions with colors. Different colors are representative of different moods and feelings. For example, red usually is associated with love and anger, while yellow is associated with happiness. If your friend is down and needs an immediate mood booster, consider gifting them an all yellow arrangement. The color green is associated with safety, which is why having leafy greenery or succulents in your bedroom can create a comfortable, homier environment.

Flowers Can Boost Creativity

Do you ever feel like sometimes you’re just sitting at work just staring at your screen? Having flowers in your workspace can also help maximize productivity. Try utilizing an arrangement set in the idle of a conference table at meetings to encourage the stimulation of creativity. Studies have shown that offices with flowers and plants encourage creativity and performance. Although some may believe that having just a clean office is key, adding flowers can help increase visual stimulation for those who’re there for long hours. They can help inspire you and get your creative juices flowing at work or at school by their smell and their visual appearance.

Flowers may not be the cure to insomnia or severe anxiety but they do take the edge off some stressful scenarios and can overall brighten your space (while lifting your spirits). Or, if you’re feeling down, just spoil yourself with a gorgeous bouquet. Since beautifying your space can have a lasting effect on your mood, feel free to splurge a little. If you’re looking to really maximize your interiors with florals or need your space refreshed for an upcoming event or dinner part, reach out to us!

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