Flowers: Self-Care That Lasts
By: Jillian C., RN
Flowers are beautiful, inspiring, and delightful to the senses. They can have the same relaxing effect as walking in the woods or watching the sunset. Benefits of flowers don’t stop at your eyes or nose; flowers can change your brain chemistry. Being surrounded by flowers is beneficial to your health!
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Having fresh flowers in your environment leads to:
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Lower Stress Levels
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Less Anxiety
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Improved Working Memory and Cognition
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Increased Happiness and Positive Emotions
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More Creativity and Innovation
Being surrounded by nature increases a person’s quality of life. Spending time on a flower farm leads to feelings of:
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Peacefulness
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Relaxation
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Harmony
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Connectivity with others​
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These benefits increase if you can visit or purchase flowers that are local to you.
Local flowers are:
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Better for the environment
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Contain fewer pesticides
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More fragrant
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Unusual varieties
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Freshest flowers
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Local fresh florals in your home or office bring a sense of beauty, serenity, and inspiration to your space.
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Start your self-care journey today with a local flower subscription from Creekside Meadows Flower Farm!
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