Did you know the third Monday in January has been named Blue Monday?
What is Blue Monday you may be wondering. It’s a day that is supposedly the …
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All in Wellness
Did you know the third Monday in January has been named Blue Monday?
What is Blue Monday you may be wondering. It’s a day that is supposedly the …
Intuitively we know flowers make us happy. Scientific research backs that up. Flowers boost our mood, brighten our environment, improve our sleep, decrease our anxiety, increase our productivity and strengthen our memory. Flowers make life happier and healthier.
Here’s something interesting to think about. Flowers are often seen as something for special occasions. But scientific studies have proven over and over that flowers make us happier and healthier. So why are they not something we have in our lives on a regular basis?
I’ve spent years collecting information on all things floral. I’ve learned all about edible flowers, flower arranging, travel destinations with a flower focus, the language of flowers, flowers in art, music and literature, and how to care for flowers. But by far, the most important thing I’ve learned is that flowers have a positive impact on our well-being.
Welcome to my shortest blog post ever! It may be short, but it’s meaningful. Here is my best tip on how to effectively use flowers to decrease anxiety and stress.
Calm down! Sound familiar? In a busy and stressful life, I think we’ve all felt like there are times when we just need to calm down. The good news is, flowers can help us.
Scientific studies prove flowers positively impact our well-being in many ways, and one of those ways is by …
Allergy sufferers don’t despair. You may have thought you were doomed to a flowerless life, but fortunately, that’s just not true. There are many varieties of flowers you can enjoy without suffering the …
I’m very excited to introduce ‘Bloom’ - a series of workshops hosted by my two daughters and myself .
These workshops are designed to give you low-effort practices that will help you to flourish.
Our first workshop will focus on how to practice stress relief and resilience through …
Wednesday February 17, 2021, is Random Acts of Kindness Day..
There are thousands of ways you can show kindness to others, but I’m going to focus on acts of ‘floral’ kindness.
I’ll give you some ideas for what you can do on February 17th, as well as ways you can continue with floral acts of kindness throughout the year.
Then I’ll share a list of …
It’s winter, and during these shorter, colder, darker days, we can sometimes start to feel a little bit down. An easy and affordable way to boost our mood is with flowers.
For centuries people have intuitively known that flowers have a positive impact on our emotions. Having fresh flowers in your home and workplace is a …
Scientific research has proven flowers can strengthen our memory. The vibrant colours and enticing fragrance they have affect our senses so strongly they create memories that can be recalled decades later.
My first flower memory is of sweet peas growing in our garden. That may have happened as a child, but …
Whether you work from home, have a corner office, or share a communal space, there are multiple benefits to having flowers in your work environment. You may think that something as simple as a couple of flowers couldn’t possibly make a difference. But you’d…
