Sometimes, the best way to stress relief the office is to get your hands a little dirty. Enter our Dirty Wellness: Succulent Potting Session, where mindfulness meets creativity in an activity designed to ground your team—literally. At Zen as a Service (ZaaS), we know that hands-on activities like this are more than just a break from the grind. They’re an opportunity to de-stress, recharge, and reconnect with nature and each other.
Why Succulent Potting is More Than Just Planting
Gardening, even on a small scale, has proven stress-relief benefits. Studies show that interacting with plants can reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure, and improve overall mood. When employees engage in tactile activities like succulent potting, they’re not just creating something beautiful—they’re calming their minds and improving their mental well-being.
In this session, participants will pot their own succulents, personalize their creations, and learn a bit about plant care. The result? A living, low-maintenance reminder of self-care that they can take back to their desks or homes.
Why Dirty Wellness is Perfect for Teams
- Hands-On Mindfulness: Activities like potting focus attention on the task at hand, encouraging mindfulness and quieting the mental chatter that comes with a busy day.
- Boosted Creativity: Creative tasks, like arranging succulents, help employees tap into the more playful, innovative side of their brains—a skill that carries over into problem-solving at work.
- Strengthened Connections: Sharing this experience fosters camaraderie, teamwork, and light-hearted interactions that are hard to replicate in a typical office setting.
- A Greener Workspace: Succulents are more than just pretty—they’re proven to enhance indoor air quality and bring a sense of calm to any environment.
Science-Backed Stress Relief
Studies have shown that gardening-related activities can reduce stress hormones by up to 23% compared to other forms of relaxation. Just 30 minutes of plant interaction has been found to lower anxiety and boost happiness. These small but impactful changes make Dirty Wellness a meaningful addition to any workplace wellness program.
Why It Matters for Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month is about finding unique ways to care for your team, and Dirty Wellness fits the bill. It’s engaging and creative and leaves employees with more than just a fond memory—they’ll walk away with a personal succulent as a tangible reminder to stay grounded, grow through challenges, and nurture their well-being.
Bring Dirty Wellness to Your Team
Ready to help your team de-stress, grow, and connect in a fun and meaningful way? Contact ZaaS today to book a Dirty Wellness: Succulent Potting Session and give your employees the gift of calm, creativity, and connection. Let’s plant the seeds for a happier, healthier workplace!
