May is Mental Health Month!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Did you know there are actual mental health benefits of having plants around?
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For one, it gives you something to take care of! (like a child but 3592x easier) So on days, weeks, or months that you don't feel like getting out of bed, there's something relying on you to do so! You can also get satisfaction from growing a successful plant! Like, YOU did that shit! Go you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Being around plants can help you feel calm and relaxed, combating anxiety!
A study completed at Texas A&M University found that being around plants can help increase your memory and attention by 20%!
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An article published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that adding a couple plants to your workspace can improve productivity.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Caring for plants suppresses your "sympathetic nervous system activity and promotes comfortable, relaxed, and natural feelings."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Human Spaces report in 2015 said being around plants can boost creativity by 15% (I'm curious how this one was tested!)
How else can plants help with your mental health? Let us know in the comments!