Houseplants and Self-care

Whatever plants you chose to surround yourself with, there's a growing body of evidence that having plants around helps encourage good mental health. Sometimes it can be hard to find the time and energy to venture into the outside world, but if you have plants in your space, you automatically have a reminder of your connection to nature, gaining an effortless dose of the benefits plants bring.

Beyond the simple pleasures of their presence, having plants around encourages you to create a routine where you're able to care for something outside yourself. This helps motivate positive behaviors, like staying hydrated (a drink for you and one for your plants) and moving your body as you check in on those plants — a simple activity that can help dramatically reduce your stress levels.

And with reduced stress levels linked to everything from increased wellness toimproved hair health, keeping plants around might not only be the key to self-care, but it might also be your best-kept beauty secret! Whatever your self-care routine, plants can provide an invaluable opportunity to check in with yourself and be reminded of the healing power of nature.

If you're ready to go to the nursery, succulents are a perfect starter plant. Demanding little attention, they're the perfect plants for those of us who have more goodwill than experience when it comes to keeping plants alive. And once you've mastered the art of keeping a succulent alive, there's a whole world of plant life to explore.

Source: vegamor