DIY: A good intentions tree for your New Year's Resolutions

Hang notes from leaves as a reminder and motivation
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

The new year brings an opportunity to take stock of the previous year, and plan for the months ahead. Combine gratitude for what you have achieved over the past twelve months with resolutions for the year to come, in the form of an intentions tree for January. Fill the empty spot in your home left by the Christmas tree with a houseplant hung with personal notes, and create a plant manifestation of all that you would like to happen in 2023. 

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How to make the intentions tree

It doesn’t really matter what plant you use, and if you don't have space for a tree, a medium-sized plant on a side table will work just as well. Choose a plant that is meaningful, to remind you of its importance, or a good-looking variety which means you'll keep stopping to admire it. Write your resolutions on attractive paper, and sketch some images that bring the idea to life, or add motivational quotes to accompany them. Then simply secure the notes to the plant with ribbons. 

GREEN RESOLUTIONS

Have you also thought of making green resolutions? Think of deciding to have more green in the house, or using green more consciously. And don't forget to place plants in your home office! This is not only good for your mental and physical health, but can also boost your career ! 

A plant for everyone

Share the intentions tree around: invite your family to hang their own resolutions onto the branches. Or give your friends or neighbours a plant and a stack of blank cards as a present for the new year and an invitation for them to create their own. With a plant like this, that's got our backs, we bet that everyone will still be sticking to their resolutions halfway through 2023. Good luck!

MORE WINTER PLANT INSPIRATION

Make sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook pages! Want some more plant-based winter inspiration? Give your living room a new centrepiece with this indoor tree for all seasons and read our Thanks Plants dossier for plenty more inspiration and information about the positive effects of greenery. 

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