The featured section offers posts which readers may find interesting and useful. Many of the posts and articles in this featured category cover a range of subjects.
These posts may not fall under a specific category but are still relevant to the overall message of Gardening Love. Therefore there is something to interest every reader.
The featured posts section aims to broaden the disscussions of mental health and Ecotherapy. The articles in this section are mainly under the umberella of wellbeing and self care.
Whether you live in the heart of the city or out in the countryside, your garden is often the perfect place to escape your daily pressures and worries. It is also a home to wildlife guests quietly searching for shelter or feeding opportunities. Studies show that UK is losing wildlife at an alarming rate, and between… Read More What Animals Should You Be Attracting to Your Garden?
Nobody wants a negative mindset. I doubt anyone wakes up in the morning with the hope of have a truly awful, pessamistic day. However, in order to get through life, a negative mental attitude is going to crop up sometimes. We are made of many different characteristcs and negativity is part of that spectrum. Being… Read More 3 Reasons why you are stuck in a negative mindset
Self-love can often seem like tough love. Practising self-love can seem unnatural and self-indulgent and you may face many obstacles on your journey. Self-love obstacles can hinder your progress, so it’s time to get prepared. Self-love is important and thats a fact! If you can’t love and appreciate yourself then what message are you sending… Read More How To Crush Your Self-Love Obstacles
The numerous mental health benefits of gardening have long been proven. But aside from the calming effect of tending your garden and growing your plants, there are specific plants that can boost your mental health because of their natural components. If you’re someone who’s looking for a way to ease your anxiety or boost your… Read More Best Indoor Plants for Your Mental Health
Learning how to embrace your imperfections can seem like an impossible task. Some days we can be our own worst enemy. The thoughts we have about ourselves can be incredibly cruel and as a result we often get in the way of living a happy fulfilled life. In truth, most of us would never speak… Read More How To Embrace Your Imperfections
Finding a creative outlet is a great way to unwind and distract you from feelings of depression and other mental health issues. Depression can affect people in many different ways. One of the most common symptoms of depression is lacking the desire or motivation to participate in everyday activities. When depression takes a hold of… Read More How To Find a Creative Outlet to Help with Depression
This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2021 and this years theme is #ConnectWithNature given that Gardening Love is all about the mental health benefits of nature and ecotherapy, I’m thrilled to be able to post on this topic in support of the Mental Health Foundation. Definition of Well-being Well-being is often defined as the state of being… Read More Well-Being and Ecotherapy. How To Connect With Nature.
Gratitude may be the last thing on your mind when your finding life tough. We often overlook the simple things in life when the everyday stresses and strains pile up. However, when we take the time to focus on an attitude of gratitude, amazing changes come into our lives. Losing your enthusiasm can make it… Read More How Gratitude Can Revive Your Enthusiasm For Life
Hi everyone, as we approach the end of our third lockdown here in the UK I figured a post on ways to improve your motivation may be in order. I don’t know about you but this lockdown has been a tough one, and the light at the end of the tunnel has seemed none existent… Read More Simple Ways to Improve Your Motivation Fast
In today’s post, we will look at mindfulness for stress relief. This is the final post in the 7 ways to stress less challenge. The first post looked at how stress is a killer and its time to address our stress levels. Let’s talk about mindfulness for a moment. Simply put, mindfulness is about paying… Read More What Happens When You Use Mindfulness For Stress Relief
