When you’re a freelancer, it feels as though every day is a battle for productivity. Especially under the current circumstances where every client and every contract seems harder won than ever. Many people assume that freelancers earn a leisurely living working from home in your dressing gown or PJs. But the reality is very different. Every minute of every working day needs to be wisely spent. Every minute lost is potentially money lost. And given that freelancers lack the safety nets that are available to their salaried counterparts, it could result in real financial hardship.
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The challenge, then, is to remain firing on all cylinders while also safeguarding your health and wellbeing. While sticking to regular working hours, exercising regularly and planning your breaks effectively can all help to reduce stress, improve your mood and make your days more productive, we all need a helping hand from time to time. And you may be surprised to learn that plants can be your greatest ally in the battle for productivity.
Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which plants can give you happier and more productive days as a freelancer…
They can reduce stress
The presence of plants in your home office or workspace can help you to feel calmer and more relaxed while you’re working, oxygenating the space and purifying the air you breathe. It’s not for nothing that businesses of all shapes and sizes spend good money on office plants to beautify their premises and enrich the working lives of their staff. One study found that looking at plants for as little as three minutes can help to alleviate stress.
They can keep you healthy
You don’t need us to tell you that plants have a variety of health benefits. A diet that’s loaded with vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, pulses, nuts and seeds is rich in vitamins and minerals. Plant foods also contain phytochemicals which can reverse the damage to your cells caused by free radicals and even give your immune system a boost.
But it’s not just eating plants that can help to improve your health. Heck, the hemp plant alone can provide a wide range of health benefits. Just take a look at this CBD hemp store. The CBD from hemp has none of the effects of its cousin THC. But it can help with everything from managing stress to reducing inflammation, easing chronic pain and even improving the condition of your skin.
If you’re in good health, you’re less likely to need time off work which can cripple your personal cash flow. Not to mention being more focused while working. Which brings us to…
Their presence can improve focus and concentration
Finally, the presence of plants in your workplace and your life can also help you to stay focused and productive at work. New research indicates that the presence of plants in your workplace can help to improve concentration, maintain focus and stay positive no matter how stressful your day might be.
So, before you spend a small fortune on productivity boosting software, you might first want to consider embracing the power of plants.
I love this. We have plants around the house, and I actually moved some closer to my work from home space recently for just these reasons. Definitely creates a much better atmosphere in multiple ways.
Thanks, Anthony! SO true.