Many people experience poor mental health as a result of the Corona pandemic. Flowers can have positive effects on our well-being. To understand the full impact of flowers, here we explore the numerous benefits of flowers for mental health…
1. Positive emotion
There is no doubt that we all feel really happy when we receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers, but this revival has been proven to continue for days after receiving it. A study on the emotion generated by flowers revealed that the effect is long-lasting:100 percent of recipients benefit not only from fewer negative emotions, but also from an increase in positive emotions a few days after receiving their flowers.
2. Less stress or anxiety
With an ever-increasing awareness of the positive effects of exposure to nature on our physical and mental health, we are all trying to get out into the fresh air as often as possible. Bringing the outdoors in can also have a positive impact on our well-being. It is widely recognized that the presence and scent of flowers can help people feel calmer, relax and reduce stress and anxiety.
3. They improve our mood
Flowers are known to have a long-lasting positive effect on mood, give a more positive outlook on life, boost energy, increase pleasure and satisfaction and reduce the frequency or intensity of the symptoms of depression.
4. Promote better sleep
Fresh floral scents such as lavender and jasmine are known to lower heart rate and blood pressure and promote a more peaceful and restful night's sleep, which is essential for maintaining good mental health.
5. Increased productivity and creativity
Research has shown that the presence of flowers and plants in the workplace can improve innovative thinking, problem solving and creative ideas, while other studies have confirmed that work environments with flowers and plants promote alertness, concentration, mood and vitality for both students and staff. .
6. Building tires
The giving of flowers, born of feelings of care and benevolence, inevitably arouses warmth, kindness and feelings of goodwill in those who receive them. Social connectedness is important to our mental health and showing someone you care is key to fostering supportive relationships with your family and friends.
7. Physical Effects
The impact of flowers on our physiology – lowering blood pressure, heart rate and combating fatigue – contributes to a better well-being and also promotes the recovery process, making flowers the ideal gift for people who are physically unwell.
8. Improve your own well-being when giving gifts
Being generous has been proven to have a huge positive effect on our own happiness and well-being, so while helping others feel better, you're also stimulating your own positive emotions... That's a gift.
Also takes into account the color of the flowers
It is also important to consider the color of the flowers, as it can also affect emotions. In the language of flowers – the color of the flowers you send will arouse different emotions and as such affect the mood in the house.
Bright and cheerful, yellow evokes feelings of happiness, confidence and warmth, and will work to elevate mood and create a sense of optimism; pink is a playful and airy color that also evokes feelings of kindness, compassion and affection; red represents love and as the color of passion, it encourages feelings of courage, energy and confidence; while blue, reminiscent of the sea and sky, it will generate calmness and mental clarity.
Whatever flowers you choose for your bouquet, make sure there is a lot of greenery in them. Green is the color of nature; it is earthy, grounding and extremely soothing to the human eye. The color green induces a sense of calm and helps combat stress or anxiety, so green flowers or lots of leaves are key to promoting emotional stability.
