5 Ways Flowers Have the Power to Make You Happier

Whether it's the flowers you receive or the flowers you already have in your home, studies show that plants have the power to trigger a wide variety of emotions, from empathy to compassion and even happiness. Here's how they can change your mood.

They purify the air

Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen and this not only refreshes the air but also eliminates toxins.

NASA research has shown that plants can remove 87% more toxins from the air in 24 hours and this contributes to your health and well-being.

The aromas of flowers are another way in which they influence our brain and therefore our mood.

It is known that the scent of lavender or orange relaxes and helps with sleep problems, while the aroma of roses contains chemicals responsible for endorphins that generate euphoria and love.

Beautify the house

Floral arrangements are a subtle way to add warmth and charm to a room. You can put bouquets in a vintage vase, on the table or furniture, or you can opt for a huge plant that will be a central piece in the design of your home.

Choose the right flowers and the right vases and you can create vivid paintings in every corner of the house.

The flowers generate certain states and through their different shades. The effects of color on the brain are well known: green is said to relax, so you can add fern leaves to any bouquet of flowers for more color and depth.

Pink and purple speak for comfort and privacy, a pink azalea in a pot is therefore the perfect choice for the home. And if you follow the rules of care here, it will reward you not only with its special flowers but will also give you a sense of fulfillment and even happiness.

They carry symbols

Over time, flowers have symbolized life, growth, fertility and renewal. They are the harbinger of spring, of a new life, and this may be responsible for the positive way people look at flowers.

All this symbolic load, plus the fact that giving a bouquet expresses love, friendship or admiration is enough to arouse happiness.

Also, according to the floristchronicles.com website, the well-being that flowers give you is contagious and can be prolonged throughout the day, at home but also the office.

So always keep a vase of flowers in the kitchen to make sure that happiness begins with the cup of coffee, early in the morning.

They stimulate the brain

Other research, writes kremp.com shows that those who receive flowers are not only happier but also do better in memory tests. At home or in the office, flowers or plants seem to stimulate the brain and help to concentrate, which ultimately leads to a yield of over 10% better in daily activities.

Flowers have also been shown to help reduce anxiety and depression and increase compassion for others.

And a better performance in daily activities, improving mood and relationships with others can only lead to long-term happiness.

They heal you

It has been scientifically discovered that the presence of flowers in hospital wards reduces the healing time for patients. Even admiring a garden or simply a tree from the window speeds up the healing time.

Horticultural therapy has been shown to reduce the healing time required after certain medical procedures. In particular, taking care of a flower and seeing it grow is in itself a reward that brings satisfaction and fulfillment.

There is also a whole art of flower arranging, originating in Japan, which is called Ikebana and which is in itself a form of meditation and harmonization.

For those who have the patience to get started in this art, Ikebana helps to calm the thoughts and mental peace which will lead to faster healing of the body.

Make a habit of buying fresh flowers for the house or gardening for at least half an hour a day and you will notice the differences in your mood in a short time.