When you consider what the phrase “bloom where you are planted” really means and apply it to your life, it can be pretty powerful. Every day we have the opportunity to blossom in our daily lives. In essence, it is about becoming the best version of yourself and sharing your gifts and talents with the world around you. Like a flower turning towards the sun to take advantage of the sunlight, this is when you can really shine and thrive.

Bloom Where You Are Planted Defined
For most, this phrase means making the most of what we have been given, being fruitful, and growing into the beautiful flower you were intended to become. Being content is another way to look at this. It is essential to understand that being content does not favor complacency but, instead, means having an overall feeling of mental and emotional satisfaction with your life as it is today and not needing anything else to be happy.

How To Bloom Where You Are Planted
Here are several things you can do to truly bloom where you are planted:

• Strive to do your best: Focus on maximizing what you have instead of being distracted by what you don’t.
• Be grateful: While it can be hard some days, remember that every day gives you another opportunity to participate in the stream of life. Try thinking of three things you are grateful for daily to shift your perspective and help you bloom. If you already write a gratitude list every day, challenge yourself to come up with one new thing per day to skyrocket your positive attitude.
• Practice acceptance: Try to find acceptance for areas you find challenging while being mindful that there are certain circumstances you cannot change, such as the past and, for the most part, other people.
• Embrace change: Acknowledge that change happens and is part of progress. Unless you have a crystal ball, you cannot predict the positive changes ahead. Just make an effort to be flexible, and you might be surprised!
• Shift your perspective: Notice when you start having negative thoughts or feelings and remind yourself that you can redirect your perspective by replacing negativity with positive aspects of your life.
• Find the lesson: Maximize your current situation by learning as much as you can where you are today. Ask yourself if there is a lesson to be learned, and you may just learn something new.
• Nourish your mind and body: Giving yourself the water, nutrients, and care you need to be healthy is similar to ensuring plants receive the right amount of water, sunlight, and nutritious soil to grow.
• Bloom with grace: Remember, you can only do what you can do, so acknowledge your actions as you keep doing everything to the best of your ability!

If after several efforts to bloom where you are planted results in withered petals, just like some plants require more sun or shade than others, you can find a new place to plant yourself where you’ll flourish. Rather than complain about being unhappy, use this as a reference point to marshal your resources, work harder, take risks, and change your circumstances. If you are hard-pressed to think of things you are good at, enroll in a class to explore new opportunities. As you endeavor to find your happy place, remember that everyone's growth looks different, so don't compare your progress to others.

Connect with Nature
Beyond the basics of just “getting by,” expanding your interests and surrounding yourself with the beauty of nature is vital for well-being. Watering and caring for a garden are not that different from nurturing personal wellness. Selecting plants that make you smile, tilling the soil, digging, and planting connect us with the earth and helps us stay present. As your hands come into contact with the soil, the serotonin and immune system-boosting bacteria therein act as a natural antidepressant to help improve your mood. Combined with the sense of pride upon seeing the fruits (or flowers!) of your labor, it improves total wellness and nourishes your soul.

No room for a garden? Find a community plot. Connecting with those around you helps you feel part of something bigger than yourself, with a sense of purpose and place in the world. Remember to wear your reef safe sunscreen and gloves when gardening to protect your skin and hands from UV rays. And, in case you forget to apply sun protection, keep our After-Sun Soothing Gel on hand! Not a fan of getting your hands dirty? You can also invite nature into your home by keeping potted plants or treating yourself to a bouquet of cut flowers to improve your self-care habits.

Bloom Through Skincare
As you work to become a better person, improving your appearance and wellness is an excellent way to make the most out of what you have. Caring for your skin is an ideal way to bloom. But where to start? Choosing natural skin care products help you feel connected to nature, improving your sense of well-being. Ensuring that they follow clean beauty principles and include effective skincare ingredients will put you on the path toward looking your best. In keeping with Spring's abundance of blooming flowers, you can visibly bloom and glow by incorporating clean skincare products brimming with floral extracts and essential oils into your daily routine.

If you search "Flower" at Pevonia.com, it pulls up page after page of our products as we use Floral Extracts and Essential Oils, including Chamomile, Jasmine, Jonquil, Lavender, Rose, and more, in most of our formulas. Invite Spring buds into your home by incorporating the following top-sellers into your regimen:

• Adore Arnica? Soothing Arnica Montana Flower Extract is in our Eye Make-Up Remover, CleanRefresh Foaming Oil Cleanser, Balancing Combination Skin Cream, Bright Skin Green Apple Mask, and Soothing After Shaving Balm, to name a few. If you can’t get enough Arnica, click here to see all of our products that have it.
• Craving Calming Chamomile? Also known as Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Chamomile is found in the Sensitive Skin, RS2, and Myoxy-Caviar Collections, plus throughout our extensive range for its soothing effects. Click here to discover more products with Chamomile.
• Joyful for Jonquil? Try our fan favorites, the Power Repair Collagen Products with Narcissus Jonquilla Extract - the technical name for this skin-repairing Flower Extract.
• Jumping for Jasmine? The Firming Marine Elastin Cream + Serum Duo contains this skin-toning antioxidant extract, as do the natural bubble bath, bath salts, and body moisturizer in the BodyRenew Jasmine & Lavender Bath Essential Gift Set.
• Lavender Lover? Lavender Essential Oil in our De-Stress Escape Aromatic Oil, Hyaluronic Acid HydraMist, and Dry Oil Body Moisturizer soothes and cleanses the skin of impurities while providing calming natural aromatherapy. Want to lavish your face and body with even more luscious Lavender? Click here!
• Raving for Roses? Rose Essential Oil and Flower Extract in the De-Stress Escape Aromatic Oil, Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, RS2 Collection, Hyaluronic Acid HydraMist, Sensitive Skin Lotion, and more reduce redness and irritation and rejuvenates while imparting a calming natural fragrance.
• Helping the Planet Bloom. As part of our Planet Bloom program, we’ve included plantable and 100% recyclable tags infused with wildflower seeds in our Jasmine & Lavender Bath Essentials Gift Set to share our environmental conservation commitment with our customers around the globe. The Lavender Flower Extract and Jasmine Flower Extract in the BodyRenew Jasmine & Lavender natural bath products soften and smooth the skin on your body while soothing your senses.

Want to maximize results for your healthiest skin ever? Boost skin health with an in-depth consultation for your ideal products and professional treatments. Ask for the Aromatherapy Facial (Dry or Sensitive Skin), Radiance Bright Skin Mask Treatment, or Myoxy-Caviar Mask Treatment. Then, visit Find A Spa for an oasis near you offering Pevonia!