Stress, noise, worries, lack of sleep...the start of the new school year is always a mix of excitement about starting a new session and fatigue related to all the adjustments that are involved. In your arsenal of tools and tactics for staying calm and improving your well-being, plants can prove to be precious resources. So which plants can help boost your well-being?
Managing the schedule of the youngest child's return to school, heading back to the office after months of home office or navigating a hybrid setup, shopping for school supplies, signing up for activities, visits with our mother-in-law. . . There's always a lot going on at the start of September. And if you're anything like us, stress (or, let's be honest, even panic) is taking up a lot of mental space. So to help us calm down and stay zen, let's look at what plants can do for us. In herbal tea, in decorative planters or in essential oils, they can help us relieve tension and soothe the mind.
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1. Dried flowers for rooms and closets
When it comes to scents, lavender is high on the list for calming. It can be placed in the entrance for a sensory atmosphere that imbues a peaceful vibe as soon as you walk in the door. The balcony or the windows are also great spots to place them. And if you really don't have the space, you can slip some into small fabric bags and tuck them into a closet or drawer. Rosemary and thyme can also be used in this way, or for scenting the kitchen if you get them in little pots with earth.