Exercises, diets, meditation, yoga, medication. There are many ways people try to relieve stress in today's society.
Now there's another way: Flower Therapy.
You don't have to pay for a membership, there are no physicians fees, and, best of all, you don't really have to change anything in your life.
All you have to do is add flowers.
Putting flowers in your office and home triggers an actual physical response that creates an emotional feeling of happiness.
Flowers trigger endorphins in our bodies, according to a study by Rutger's University. Endorphins create a general feeling of well-being in our bodies.
The study showed that age, location and even sex were irrelevant. Everyone felt happier with flowers than without.
So wake up and smell the roses! Literally. By simply having flowers as a presence in your life, you can lessen your level of stress and increase your level of happiness.
We've always known the flowers make you happy. Now, there's scientific proof.
Blossom Kochhar is the Chairperson of the All India Board of Technical Education (Beauty Care), the President of the National Hairdressers and Beauticians Association (India); Managing Director, Pivot Point India; Chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Beauty Product Pvt. Ltd; Managing Director, Blossom College of Beauty Culture and Hair Design Pvt Ltd. and proprietor, Aroma Magic Salon, Radisson Hotel.
