Doing something purely for pleasure (a hobby) has a direct impact on your physical and mental health.
In my first three years as a Hobby Grower, I've found that caring for plants doubles-down on those health benefits, offering pragmatic life lessons.
5 Health Benefits of Hobbies
Reduced Stress
Enhanced Well Being
Improved Social Connect
Decreased Depression and Anxiety
Improved mental health
4 Life Lessons Learned from a 🌱 Hobby Grow:
Resilience
Acceptance
Patience
Pride
And that's before you ever light up (which has its own benefits).
Hobbies give us something to be excited about while also improving our overall health; Hobby Grows teach us how to be a better person.
Could you learn to approach life through the eyes of a plant?
It's easier than you think.