Will plants make me feel happier?
- Seedhouseplants
- May 21
- 3 min read
Updated: May 21
Short answer? Yes, absolutely.
Long answer? Let’s dig in…
Whether it’s a tiny succulent on your desk, a leafy fern in the corner, or a full-blown jungle taking over your living room, plants are more than just a pretty face. They actually make us feel better, mentally, emotionally, and even physically.
And the best part? They do it quietly, without asking much in return, just a regular watering!
🧘♀️ 1. Plants Help Us Feel Calmer & Healthier
Ever noticed how a room feels instantly more relaxing when there’s a bit of greenery about? That’s not just in your head. Studies have shown that being around plants really can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and even slow your heart rate. It’s been proven than a view of greenery reduce headaches by 20–25% and even speeds up recovery time after illness!
😊 2. They Boost Our Mood
There’s something about caring for a living thing whether it’s a pet or a plant. Watching new growth emerge, watering it (but not too much!), and seeing it thrive from all your efforts, that gives you a little dopamine boost.
Guess what? Succulents are basically the cheerleaders of the plant world: low-fuss, high reward, and always looking cute, even if you forget to water them!
🧠 3. They Help You Focus
It’s been found in studies, by simply adding plants to your workspace, it can actually help you concentrate and feel more productive. This has been attributed to their sound reduction, air filtering qualities, and just by creating a pleasant working environment.
Greenery gives your eyes something natural to rest on and your brain a quick refresh. It’s like a mini mental reset, without needing a full-on coffee break, although I fully support those too!
😴 4. Better air, better sleep
So, we know that plants improve the air quality enough for use to be more productive at work, but what about the rest of our time? Well, alongside these perks houseplants’ ability to remove harmful pollutants from the air such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), nitrous oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and particulates, they help use get a better nights sleep!
By removing these nasties from our bedrooms and supplying us with fresh oxygen, and not to mention their calming visual or even scentual effects, all this contributes to healthier, deeper sleeps, allowing us to take on the new day, fresh and filtered!
🌱 5. A Little bit of mindfulness
There’s something very satisfying about making your very own urban jungle. Being able to choose the exact plants, positions and just let your creative juices flow.
When looking after your plants (even if it’s just the one), whether it’s pruning, watering or even just appreciating you fine work, this allows you for a few moments of the day to forget about everything else going on in our increasingly stimulated lives and focus just on the simple things.
At the end of the day us humans, weren’t designed to be cooped up indoors all day, so like how a walk outside, recharges our connection with nature, bringing houseplants into your home, means this effect isn’t just restricted to once a day!
✅ Handy Summary: How Plants Can Boost Your Well-being
• 🌿 Reduces our stress and anxiety
• 😊 Boosts our mood and creativity
• 🧠 Improves our focus and productivity
• 😴 Better air & better sleep quality
• 🧘♀️ Encourage mindfulness, creativity and connection with nature
• 💚 Make your space look and feel more alive
Final Thoughts
So, do plants improve wellbeing? Without a doubt! They bring colour, calm, and a little daily joy, without the mess or the noise. Whether you’re a full-blown plant parent or just getting started, adding a little green to your space is one of the simplest ways to feel a little better every day.
Have you felt any of these benefits since becoming a proud houseplant owner? Do let me know! 💚
By the way, we’ve got plenty of low-maintenance options to help you get started, feeling all these benefits! 👉 Browse our succulents here! 🌱💚
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