It seems people are buying flowers again, after sales dropped during the pandemic. There’s been a significant rise in demand for bouquets in the last six months, according to Tesco , including an almost 25% hike in the supermarket’s premium bunches. Tesco flower buyer Ryan Daley reckons “the age of romance is back”.
But perhaps it also taps into a wider trend that often crops up when times seem tough – turning towards little luxuries and small joys. It doesn’t have to be supermarket flowers, of course. It might be stealing 10-minutes of peace in the garden with a steaming cuppa, baking at the weekend, a long phone catch-up with a friend – take your pick! Whatever form they take, there’s a lot to be said for cherishing the good bits, even if they’re just bitesize chunks.
.. Mini ‘mind breaks’ Think of small joys as mini “mind breaks” during your day, suggests Nicci Roscoe, Master NLP Practitioner and holistic wellbeing expert ( mindmedication.
co.uk ). “When life’s stresses become overwhelming and you need some time-out to breathe and give yourself headspace, mini distractions throughout your day – such as embracing the wonderful smell of your favourite flowers, playing your favourite music or indulging in a healthy snack you love – can give you the reset you need to help you manage your day and put a smile on your face,” says Roscoe.
“Stopping for a couple of minutes throughout your day to do something you love will have a massive impact on.