Lifestyle June 27, 2022
From improving your mental health and productivity to stylizing your space, there are so many good reasons to become a plant mom.
Being a plant mom is a fun alternative to having kids or pets. Many of the same rules apply since you’re tending to a living thing; including giving your “baby” what it needs, creating a close bond, and getting joy out of the relationship. Plant care has added health benefits, including being a great de-stressor and alleviating anxiety.
Curious if being a plant mom is right for you? Read on to see how being a plant parent improves your brain health, plus four other reasons you should develop your green thumb.
If you are someone who takes part in any health and wellness-centered activities, from eating a plant-based diet, to yoga, or even simply exercising or basic self-care acts, then being a plant mom would be an easy way for you to up your health and wellness intentions! Research shows that taking care of indoor plants is great for your mental health. In this 2015 study from the National Library of Medicine, researchers found that participants felt more comfortable and soothed after their interactions with indoor plants.
Scientists have also identified a bacteria in soil that increases serotonin, the happy and anti-stress neurotransmitter. Not to mention, altogether, the very act of taking care of a plant is a positive way to manage the stress of the daily grind.
As an ambitious woman trying to do great things, you’re probably all for any small hacks to increase your productivity and creativity. It turns out, indoor plants are helpful in these areas too!
Find it hard to believe that the presence of greenery can help you get more work done? Well, science definitely backs it up with this research study carried out by the Journal of Experimental Psychology. The study found evidence to suggest that adding plants to an office space positively impacted workers’ performance. Not many things can improve your mental and professional capacities at the same time, but indoor plant care does double duty.
People who are plant moms love how it enhances their personal spaces, especially their homes. As a matter of fact, according to this survey from Article half of the respondents said they decided to add plants to their space because it complimented their overall aesthetic and decor. Instagrammer and Plant Influencer Andreina Fuenteabla shares with The Spruce, “Plants can add so much character to a room. They liven up a space and there are so many different varieties of plants. The possibilities are endless.”
There’s no doubt about it, adding live plants beautifies your space with the additional benefit of raising the level of freshness and purity in your environment.
Hobbies – you know those things you do outside of work for fun? – are a great way to add more happiness to your life. Getting into hobbies rather than, say, scrolling on social media, will benefit you in the long run (but no shame in getting your scroll on from time to time).
Maybe consider how becoming a plant mom as a hobby can give you a sense of purpose that browsing social media cannot. It’s also simpler than taking on the full responsibility of having kids or adopting a pet. But if you are interested in those things in the near future, then being a plant mom can be a good precursor to that.
While being a plant mom does take a little work, you can get a sense of personal satisfaction from the time, effort, and energy you put into tending to your green plant babies. Plant Mom Michelle Eckert writes in Thrive, “…my plants bring me a lot of joy and happiness, and give me a sense of accomplishment.”
The joy of keeping your plant alive can be super rewarding (even if you have to get the hang of it at first). Like with anything, fall in love with the process and take it day by day. Make it fun and fulfilling for you.
Like a lot of hobbies, most women who become plant moms get really into it. The most fun you can have with being a plant mom is adopting the aesthetic. From t-shirts and stickers to bags and cups, there are many ways that you can sport your new hobby and self-care practice with pride. No matter how you choose to show it, it may make it easier for you to find others who are also about that plant life and will totally get your plant mom memes.
If you’re looking for more community, there are many on social media and in local neighborhoods where people share tips with each other and host swap parties. You never know, maybe you’ll become a source of inspiration for others to become plant moms too.
Whether you want to ease into it and brighten up your workspace or place one in your bedroom, there are many good reasons to become a plant mom. You will get a major boost to your morale, feel closer to nature, and impress guests with the evidence that you can, in fact, take care of a living thing.
Ready to find the plant companion of your dreams? First, do your research to figure out which plant speaks to you. Read up on how to take care of that one specifically since the amount of water and sunlight needed varies depending on the type of plant. Next, plan out time in your schedule to check in with your plant as needed. Finally, follow along with plant influencers on social media who can offer you even more inspiration, and don’t forget to order your new plant mom accessories because you’re going to be mama to a new bloom.
