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Sep 25, 2024 - How Having Houseplants Lowers Your Stress & Improves Your Mental Health
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Daily Motivation
September 25, 2024
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
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You can only control your own perspective. Harnessing this power can bring you to a place of true inner freedom. The quality of your perceptions affects your experience... Continue Reading
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How Having Houseplants Lowers Your Stress & Improves Your Mental Health
As soon as the pandemic hit, one of the first things I did was adorn my new apartment with various plants — and even a tree.
Being stuck inside all the time was already starting to drive me insane, so I decided to bring a little bit of the outdoors indoors. Plus, taking care of another living thing brought me tons of comfort amongst the chaos.
And the research is in: Indoor plants have the potential to reduce physiological and psychological stress. So, let’s dig into this topic a bit more! How do houseplants lower your stress and improve your mental health?
Plants and Mental Health Research: Do Plants Improve Mood?
Audrey Hepburn once said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
After all, someone has to be there to tend to that garden and care for it in order for those plants to not only survive but thrive.…
From today's article, we just learned that caring for house plants can improve your mental health, that got me thinking, how many do you have? |
(I’ve mentioned here before I have more than 30 in my tiny apartment…)
This Week’s Healthy Recipe
Cheesy Spinach & Mushroom Oatmeal for Mindful Mornings
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows cooler, many of us seek comfort and warmth in our daily routines, such as starting the day with a bit of mindfulness.
Being mindful about what you eat, especially at breakfast, can set the tone for a more intentional and balanced day, helping you make conscious choices that nourish both body and mind.
And this cozy, savoury twist on a classic morning meal does more than just satisfy hunger; it has the potential to boost your mood and set a positive tone for the day ahead.
By combining wholesome ingredients with the ritual of mindful preparation and enjoyment, this unique oatmeal dish offers a moment of self-care during the often-hectic morning hours.
So, how can this savoury twist on oatmeal boost your mental well-being and health?
One Positive Action
Visualize Your Future Self
Today we’re going to try a quick visualization exercise, close your eyes and imagine your future-self. Picture the life you’ve been working towards, you’ve beat your struggles, and are finally living the life you want to live. Strong, confident, thriving.
With your eyes closed, imagine every detail and really feel what it’s like to be that person, the joy of having completed your goals, the confidence of having come so far. When you visualize like this, your brain actually can’t tell the difference between your imagination and your current reality, which can give you an instant motivation boost and shift your mindset.
With this mental picture of your future self, you’re giving yourself permission to be that new you, a road-map; each step you take today will bring you a little closer to that future you’re already starting to live.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
Grace and compassion are available to me on my low days. I have great strength within me. I am thankful for my partner who listens without judgment... Continue Reading
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