I'm a writer by profession which means my brain is constantly spewing random thoughts. There are times when my work feels like a walk in the park, but most times, I am always anxious about what I should write next. Deadlines are scary. Sometimes, I would stare at my laptop for hours and still not come up with a good story to write. Every time I find myself in this situation, what I do is turn off my laptop and do something else. Ever since I started gardening, I realized that I don't get stressed and anxious any more.
Here's how gardening can help fight stress and improve your life.
1. Gardening allows you to think of something else.
One of the most common reasons that people become stressed is their fear of not accomplishing all the things they are supposed to do. This can be simply remembering things to juggling many things in a certain amount of time. Naturally, this leads to burnout, and in no time, you will find yourself not knowing what to do anymore.
If you feel like you're stuck in one place and need to let off some steam, try gardening. It will allow you to shift your focus into something else. By doing this, you can organize your thoughts. And who knows? You will find more inspiration for your next move.
2. Gardening is an exercise itself.
We need to move around to manage our stress levels. A simple trip to the garden will ease the tension in your muscles and give you a chance to breathe. You will find that this time away from work will be a pleasant change for you and you will be able to enjoy it in more ways than you ever thought possible.
Another reason that gardening can be so beneficial is that it can help you boost your energy level. You don't even need a big garden for you to do it. Even managing a small garden of your own will make you sweat and do a few exercises along the way.
3. Gardening allows you to have more time with yourself.
By spending some time each day relaxing and taking some time for yourself, you can rest your mind and deal with your stressful situation. Spending more time with ourselves allows us to take some time and take things more slowly. By creating a beautiful garden in your home, you will be able to create a space where you can unwind, enjoy time with family and friends and relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
4. Gardening reduces your worry about food.
Don't you want to have your own food factory? Gardening and growing our own food can help us worry less about the food we are eating. Doing so can assure us that what we are putting on our body is really clean. Moreover, having an edible garden reduces our worry about what we should put food on the table.
5. Gardening improves your mental focus and mindfulness.
Practicing mindfulness involves relaxing the body and mind and just focusing on what we're feeling and sensing at the moment. In a way, gardening is also a way for me to meditate. By simply watering my plants or preparing some soil mix, I am practicing to stay focused on a certain task and improve my mental health in the process.
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