Exposure to flowers can reduce anxiety, negativity, and depression and might even improve memory...
Flowers can up workplace productivity in a number of ways, starting with a person’s morning wake-up. In one study, participants felt happier and more energetic after looking at flowers first thing in the morning.
Sure beats swearing at the toaster!
But the positive effects of flowers aren’t just for the wee hours; they can also help when we feel stressed at work. Exposure to flowers canreduce anxiety, negativity, and depression and might even improve memory. The best news is that flowers seem to be equal-opportunity Happy Makers — research suggests they’re helpful for men, women, the elderly, and young’uns alike. That’s right, folks — flowers aren’t just for girls.
Flora in the workplace can also promote creativity. Women and men working in an office environment with flowers and plants demonstrated more innovative thinking, generated more ideas, and created more orginal solutions to problems than workers whose offices were bereft of foliage. The presence of flora in the workplace can also make us feel like our office is more comfortable and attractive.
Can’t bring flowers to the workplace because of a cranky boss or a co-worker with allergies? Don’t fret. Just keeping flowers in the home can boost energy, happiness, and enthusiasm at work. - By Laura Newcomer