{"id":270529,"date":"2025-07-17T23:15:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T23:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/270529\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T23:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T23:15:14","slug":"meghan-markles-wholesome-hobby-that-can-soothe-and-calm-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/270529\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Markle&#8217;s wholesome hobby that can &#8216;soothe and calm anxiety&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Duchess of Sussex has featured the activity widely on her social media and in her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, as she praised the hobby as being &#8220;calming and meditative&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>17:16 ET, 17 Jul 2025Updated 17:19 ET, 17 Jul 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Meghan-flowers_MAIN.jpg\" alt=\"Meghan Markle\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Meghan Markle&#8217;s wholesome hobby that can &#8216;soothe and calm anxiety&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Meghan Markle&#8217;s love of wholesome activities has been <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/meghan-markle-wine-as-ever-1220452\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">widely shared across her Instagram and for her new brand As Ever<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/all-about\/meghan-markle\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Duchess of Sussex<\/a> also featured many activities ranging from candle making to creating her own bath salts as part of her <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/all-about\/netflix\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a> show With Love, Meghan. The lifestyle and culinary show was so popular it will return in the fall, after Netflix commissioned a second series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yet one of Meghan&#8217;s hobbies has become such a hot topic, particularly in light of the sell out product &#8216;confetti flowers&#8217; which she launched with As Ever in March and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/meghan-markle-as-ever-sellout-1220497\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">then sold out again last month.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/kristi-noem-platic-surgery-transformation-1256331\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kristi Noem&#8217;s appearance before plastic surgery revealed in throwback photos<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/sza-slams-ai-use-reddit-1271734\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sza slams use of AI says it&#8217;s &#8216;killing and polluting black and brown cities&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Meghan&#8217;s love of all things floral, floristry and flower arranging has been prominent as she&#8217;s made the shift from royal to lifestyle influencer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1752794112_899_0_BRITAIN-ROYALS-QUEEN-DEATH.jpg\" alt=\"Meghan Markle\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Meghan Markle has previously called flowers and floristry her &#8220;calming and meditative&#8221; activity(Image: POOL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">She&#8217;s even featured videos on social media as she prepares the perfect bouquet and previously described the activity as &#8220;calming and meditative.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Also earlier this years Iin an episode of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, the Duchess said, &#8220;I learned a lot of this when I was pregnant with my son, Archie. My girlfriends threw a baby shower for me, and one of the things we did was learn flower arranging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;I started to find this really calming and meditative, so when I have a little bit of time at the end of the day, I do this. I have a glass of wine and just enjoy it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Now a floristry expert has praised the Duchess as they explain that the Suits actress&#8217; favourite activity comes with huge mental health benefits as well as being a mood booster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Deirdre Sullivan, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com\/freebeginnersflowerarrangingcourse\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Kay&#8217;s Flowers<\/a>, said: &#8220;She&#8217;s beautifully demonstrating what we&#8217;ve always believed: you don&#8217;t need to be a professional to harness the profound benefits of fresh flowers in your home.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1_WLM_240621_Unit_01268RC.jpg\" alt=\"The flower sprinkles Meghan uses in the show are also part of the product line \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The Duchess also launched edible flowers as part of her brand As Ever earlier this year(Image: JAKE ROSENBERG\/NETFLIX)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Meghan&#8217;s personal approach truly highlights how easy and accessible this calming practice can be for everyone. It&#8217;s all about the wonderful tactile experience \u2013 the simple joy of touching soft petals, and immersing yourself in the vibrant colours and natural scents. This isn&#8217;t just about creating a pretty display; it&#8217;s a mindful, hands-on activity that genuinely helps to soothe the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">They added, &#8220;We&#8217;ve seen this countless times in our training, how interacting with flowers provides a unique, meditative escape from daily pressures. Science backs this up too: having fresh flowers in your living space is proven to uplift spirits and enhance overall emotional well-being and positive attitude.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Added benefits aren&#8217;t just limited to mental health but also for, they stressed, &#8220;Meghan&#8217;s example is a powerful reminder that by simply engaging with nature&#8217;s beauty, you can cultivate a happier, more peaceful home, and a healthier, more joyful you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sign up to our FREE newsletter and get the top stories to your inbox<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">DAILY NEWSLETTER: <\/strong><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=ab05ec34-5eed-44b8-861e-5fa7078535c3&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up here<\/a> to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Click <\/strong><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMNaI0wswpaTqAw?ceid=GB%3Aen&amp;oc=3\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">here<\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow the Mirror US News page on Facebook<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_mirror-logo-1.png\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorUSNews\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow the Mirror US News page on Facebook<\/a> to make sure you&#8217;re not missing out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Duchess of Sussex has featured the activity widely on her social media and in her Netflix series&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":270530,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7708],"tags":[7709,7721,7719,13538,7718,7720,1281,447,7710,519,7711],"class_list":{"0":"post-270529","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-royals","8":"tag-british-royal-family","9":"tag-duchess-of-sussex","10":"tag-duke-of-sussex","11":"tag-gardening","12":"tag-harry","13":"tag-meghan","14":"tag-meghan-markle","15":"tag-prince-harry","16":"tag-royal-families","17":"tag-royal-family","18":"tag-uk-royal-family"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114871122995488642","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270529"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270529\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/270530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}