Beautiful flower gardens have been a part of our world for
thousands of years. Yet, flowers don't provide us with food,
clothing fibers, or any other item considered necessary for
survival. So, why do we spend so much time planting and caring
for flowers?
A recent study conducted at Rutgers University, the State
University of New Jersey, offers scientific proof that flowers
do provide happiness, surely a necessity for our emotional well
being. The study was conducted under the direction of Jeannette
M. Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., who is a psychologist and
internationally known expert in emotional development in human
behavior. Of the results, Dr. Haviland-Jones said, "What's most
exciting about this study is that it challenges established
scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day
moods in a healthy and natural way."
The study lasted for 10 months and produced proof of the
following:
* Flowers immediately affect happiness. * The impact of flowers
is positive and long-term. * Flowers help to enable connections
between people.
In the stressful world we live in, isn't it nice to know that by
taking the simple step of purchasing flowers, you can quickly
improve your own mood or someone else's? And, better yet, the
flowers you buy for yourself will make those who see them happy
as well. Just place them in a high-traffic area like the
entryway to your home, on your kitchen table, or in the family's
sitting room. Dr. Haviland-Jones agrees, saying, "Flowers bring
about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room.
They make the space more welcoming and create a sharing
atmosphere."
Want to boost the mood of your employees and customers? Place
flowers in your lobby and in areas used by your employees, like
the break room, cafeteria, or meeting rooms. You'll benefit by
having a more beautiful workplace and you'll see more smiles
around the office. Improved morale can also increase employee
productivity, so your small purchase of flowers can result in
huge returns!
Your florist can help you choose the perfect flowers for any
occasion and can even help you pick the right flowers to match
the recipients personality or the space they'll be placed in.
Just pick up the phone and call or visit the flower shop to
discuss what you need and what you'd like to achieve.
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