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  • The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant

    The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant


    succulent, I knew it was living on borrowed time.

    This wasn’t just any succulent, though. This one was tiny, a little green soldier in a plastic pot smaller than a coffee cup. I figured I’d give it a week before it joined the great compost heap in the sky.

    succulent could flourish, what else could I be wrong about?

    Lesson #1: Small Actions, Big Impact

    I’ll admit, my plant care routine was pretty basic. A splash of water every other week, a sunny spot on the windowsill – that’s it. Yet, these small, consistent actions made a world of difference. The succulent grew, proving that even the tiniest efforts, when done consistently, can have a huge impact.

    This realization spilled over into other areas of my life. I started applying the “small actions, big impact” principle to everything from writing (a paragraph a day adds up!) to fitness (hello, 10-minute workouts!). It was surprisingly effective and way less daunting than trying to overhaul my entire life overnight.

    Lesson #2: Sometimes, You Just Need a Change of Scenery

    One day, I noticed my trusty succulent was looking a little… droopy. I tried everything – more water, less water, even serenading it with my questionable rendition of “Here Comes the Sun.” Nothing worked. Then, it hit me: maybe it just needed a change.

    I moved the pot from the windowsill to a shelf across the room. And guess what? It perked right up! It turns out, even plants get stuck in a rut. Sometimes, a little change of environment is all it takes to thrive.