Flower Power

Onc. Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' HCC/AOS

Did you know that it is scientifically proven that flowers can improve your mood, increase happiness and reduce stress? Just like exposure to pets, flowers can have the same positive impact on your feelings of happiness and overall well being. 
 
Three separate studies conducted by Rutgers University Scientist, Dr. Jeannette Haviland-Jones, found that flowers are a positive emotion inducer. “Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy,” said Dr. Haviland-Jones. “Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being.”
 
A few takeaways from these important studies include:

1. A gift of flowers has an immediate positive impact on happiness. In every case, study participants who received flowers always elicited a true, heartfelt smile. Furthermore, study participants continued to report positive moods three days later. 
2. Flowers have a long-term positive impact on emotions and mood. Study participants who reported feeling depressed or anxious demonstrated a higher sense of life satisfaction and enjoyment after receiving flowers. Furthermore, flowers had both an immediate and long-term effect on emotional reactions, mood, social behaviors and even memory. 
3. Flowers connect people. The presence of flowers leads to great connectivity among family and friends. 

  
So, as you continue to read the headlines, practice social distancing and are quarantined to your home, surround yourself with flowers and feel their positive power. 

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