Put a bouquet of flowers on your nightstand!
With your head in a fog, your eyes glued shut, and a more or less intense feeling of sadness, what’s on your mind? Yes, the alarm clock. Guilty of ruining the lives of millions of French people, the alarm clock is cruel in its simplicity: it forces you to go from a state of absolute comfort to the active, bustling rhythm of daily life. If you’re among those who see “getting out of bed” as pure torture, you’ve certainly tried several techniques to make this ordeal easier: gradual lighting, waking up to birdsong, or even analyzing your sleep cycles. But have you tried flowers?
A team of researchers from Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital conducted a behavioral study to examine the effects of flowers on our waking process.
I find my bouquet of flowers
Researcher Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., who led this project, said, “The morning blues is, ultimately, a real, tangible phenomenon, since positive moods—such as joy, friendliness, and warmth—don’t emerge until much later in the day.” She adds, “When we placed a bouquet of flowers on their nightstands, we observed a real spike in the participants’ moods.”
The experimental protocol was as follows: Dr. Etcoff’s team placed several bouquets in strategic locations in rooms frequently used in the morning: the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. In response, participants expressed positive feelings about seeing flowers as soon as they woke up, particularly in the kitchen. The final results of the study showed that flowers have a positive impact on morning emotions, , resulting in a lasting reduction in anxiety and an increase in compassion and empathy.
The icing on the cake: the good mood sparked by flowers has an indirect positive effect on the rest of the household, thanks to the phenomenon of mood contagion. Flowers not only make you happy but also help spread those positive emotions to those around you.
In any case, there are few reasons not to have flowers in your home (except for allergies). But it’s now scientifically proven: flowers will make you (even) happier. Trust us—give it a try!
While you're here… At Sessile, our daily goal is to showcase artisanal florists. If you'd like to buy a bouquet from your favorite artisanal florist, or simply learn more about the Sessile concept, come visit us!
Who are we?
Sessile champions the independence of artisan florists online. Founded in 2019 by six friends, Sessile brings together 500 florists committed to transforming the industry and enables flower delivery throughout France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. By breaking away from the traditional online catalog model, the network highlights each florist’s expertise and helps keep the art of floristry alive. Florists can pursue their passion and create more creative bouquets because they have greater freedom to offer seasonal flowers and, whenever possible, locally sourced flowers.
