Mental boosters with plants
Is working from home stressing you out? Chances are, like that rest of us, you have been confined within your homes from Mondays to Fridays. Cabin fever has never been more evident during this period, but plants can be the perfect cure for it! They’ve been scientifically proven by NASA to purify our air, lift our mood, boost creativity, and reduce stress or anxiety.
Here’s some plants that can help to retain your sanity while you work from home.
Reduce Stress With The ZZ Plant
Feeling the weight of the daily pressure while you work from home? A study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology states that active interaction with indoor plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress.
Try adding a ZZ plant to your spaces. Well-known for its tolerance of a wide range of conditions, this plant is easy to maintain and is ideal for first time plant parent.
Boost Your Mood With Calathea Makoyona
Add life to your home office desk with a Calathea Makoyana. Famous for its beautiful contrasting foliage, this plant elevates your mood by adding a touch of natural art to your desk.
For pet parents, this houseplant is non-toxic too!
Heal Naturally With Aloe Vera
Known and used over centuries for its healing properties, Aloe Vera is a common houseplant that can bring you plenty of benefits. Not only is it capable to soothe your skin and heal minor skin irritations, it can also purify your air – effectively removing benzene and formaldehyde which can be found in cleaning products.
The Aloe Vera plant is also famous for being hardy so beginners do not have to worry about being plant killers!
Soothe Anxiety With Rosemary
Inhaling the aroma of rosemary may help to lower stress levels and is said to improve your memory as well! Relax and slow down by taking a warm sip of rosemary tea with your harvested sprigs while you work.
Breathe Better with English Ivy
Recommended by NASA, English Ivy is a popular choice to help filter airborne toxins from your indoor spaces. With cleaner purified indoor air, it is said to help with mental clarity.
