Aquariums Reduce Stress

In 2016, we can now video chat with loved ones across the globe within moments of calling. We can communicate with billions of social media users in an instant. Yes, billions. Facebook entertains over 1.7 billion active users every month. With so much going on at home and at work, it’s important that we find the time to relieve stress daily. Reduced stress does not only improve productivity in the workplace but it also contributes to stronger and happier relationships at home. Many people setup aquariums in their home simply because aquariums reduce stress, so much so that even some therapists recommend aquariums to their patients as a form of treatment.

We all know the best way to reduce the stress found in daily life is by getting out into nature and letting things just be. Just let it be. Nature gives us a sense of the big picture, a vision of God’s great works and a feeling He truly has big plans in store for all of us. He would never give us anything that we could not handle, he even says so, just take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:13. But, in this “go-go-go” society that we live in today, it seems there is never enough time to actually get out into nature. Next best thing, bring nature to you! Aquariums reduce stress naturally and they give us the opportunity to escape from even the most hectic of days.

THE PROBLEM

The once fine line between office hours and family time has become almost non-existent, now we can send work emails from home and text our families from work. It seems the few short hours after work where we were allowed to unwind has turned into an extension of our workday. According to a survey conducted by employment website, Glassdoor, 61 percent of Americans still work while on vacation.

With adverse effect, Americans feel pressured to skip the vacation days and continue working to keep up with productivity. Expedia estimated that 500 million vacation days are left unused in America every year. Continuous, non-stop working leaves employees full of stress and drained of any desire to exceed in the workplace.

THE SOLUTION

Aquariums reduce stress naturally by providing us with an entire ecosystem that we would not be able to experience otherwise. The sound of flowing water created by aquariums replicates sounds from the ocean. The gentle flow of corals and plants provides a serene view into a whole other world separate from our own. The beautifully colored fish carelessly yet elegantly swim across the tank and occasionally interact with one another.

Aquariums have been scientifically proven to improve both morale and productivity in the workplace. Reducing the levels of stress can lead to happier and more productive employees. Not only do the employees work more efficiently but they are more willing to work with the same company for longer periods of time. Therefore, decreasing your cost for hiring new employees and increasing your bottom line profit!

I have known people who become extremely nervous when they have to visit a doctor or a dentist but a soothing and welcoming aquarium might be just what they need to relax.

SUMMARY

Some aquariums can be quite costly depending on the size and design but they are well worth the investment. Not only are you improving the productivity of your staff but you are also dazzling walk-in guests and clients that visit. An aquarium will always leave a lasting impression that will separate your home or business apart from all the rest!

Interested in setting up a saltwater or freshwater tank in your home or office? Call us at 214-952-7490