Treat Yourself

There was a trend on social media giving flowers to men because data had been collected showing that many men first receive flowers at their funerals - and for obvious reasons, that is saddening. But it isn’t just men that fail to get treated to small delights, or just flowers that we save for special occasions. We often stop ourselves from bringing home things that make us happy. We undervalue the amount of joy and happiness that simple pleasures bring us. So, I advise similar to physician Andrew Weil: "A beautiful bouquet or a long-lasting flowering plant is a traditional gift for women, but I have recommended that both men and women keep fresh flowers in the home for their beauty, fragrance, and the lift they give our spirits." Surround yourself in what lifts your spirit. Whether that looks like flowers, stuffed animals, video game merch, or a batch of balloons - your smile is worth more than you think. Don’t we all chase what makes us smile?

"A beautiful bouquet or a long-lasting flowering plant is a traditional gift for women, but I have recommended that both men and women keep fresh flowers in the home for their beauty, fragrance, and the lift they give our spirits."

~ Andrew Weil