ENHANCING MENTAL WELL-BEING THROUGH GARDENING, PLANTS OR PLANTING A TREE

Did you know that interacting with indoor plants, tending gardens, and planting trees can significantly reduce stress and lift your mood? While many of us are familiar with the benefits of "green time"—like taking a stroll in the park or enjoying nature during a lunch break—recent studies have shown that leisurely activities involving some movement along with activities related to plantings or gardening can offer incredible benefits for our spiritual, mental, physical, and social well-being.

In recent years, reputable studies have consistently reinforced the positive impact of engaging with plants and gardening on mental health. According to arborday.org , science has unveiled another surprising benefit of gardening: Mycobacterium vaccae, a microbe found in soil, can enhance our mood. This microbe helps decompose organic matter, but it also boosts brain serotonin levels, leading to antidepressant-like effects—simply through activities like gardening, potting plants, or planting trees! No wonder I always like the deep smell of leaves on the ground in my yard or along my walks. Perhaps, in part, because the resulting smell of those fallen leaves is positively impacting my serotonin levels. Maybe.

Key Summary:

Ad researchers continue to explore the reasons behind these effects of personal and social well-being impacts, the extraordinary fact is that they are real!

Key Takeaway:

Add some sort of leisurely movement combined with greenery, for the purpose of reducing stress and enhancing your mental attitude. Whether potting a plant, tending to a garden, or planting a tree, engaging with soil can sprinkle a dose of encouragement into your routine.

Making the activity simple, accessible, and relaxing is best to enhance your mental well-being? Look at your upcoming schedule and identify a time where you can boost your mood.

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