For longer than anyone can remember, candles have been used as an essential tool to provide light and heat, not so much these days, but, candles have been around for thousands of years, if we didn’t have electricity then for sure, we’d all still be using candles as a necessity. Some people still chose, or opt to use candles instead of turning on the lights, and here’s why;
Focus your mind.
Scented candles in particular can have the ability to put one’s mind at ease so much so that they can actually help to focus your mind. According to various studies, scents like mint, orange, lemon, cinnamon, and rosemary are the best when it comes to turning on, you’re getting your sense’s attention and keeping the mind focused. Next time you want to be ‘really’ clear-headed, Try burning some of these luxury scented candles and see how you feel.
Bring back some positive memories
Certain aromas can remind us of positive places and times, numerous physiotherapists will confirm that with the right atmosphere and the correct scent, burning candles can actually make you feel really at ease and encourage your mind to think of positive moments in time. So, if you want to remember a point in time vividly, you might want to try a little meditation whilst burning a candle or two that reminds you of a really good time in life.
The beautiful tealight votive holders can be positioned in a lantern either indoors or outside. These ornamental pieces provide your interior and external decor a lovely light play and a fun alternative.
Rest better at night and have a deeper sleep
A large number of people use some kind of sleeping aid because their minds aren’t at ease and they require a little help in order to ‘nod’ off. The trouble is, ‘sleeping aids’ for most people mean a trip to the doctor and some medication that probably has some unwanted side effects. Candles can help to provide the same feeling of ease and comfort without the side effects so, if you do use sleeping aids, try and swap them for candles.
Remove some of that pent-up energy
People are under a lot of pressure these days and it can be really tough, you don’t need to imagine working from home, if you actually are now, but don’t really want to be and, if you have kids well, how do you get anything done for yourself if you’re stuck at home with them and trying to work at the same time? It doesn’t bear thinking about. Because of all of the above reasons, using some kind of candle, preferably scented as they will have the best effect, you should give yourself some time alone either in the morning or the evening and become one with yourself. Close the curtains, turn off the light, lock the door if you need to, meditate, pray, or just try to clear your mind of everything flying around. Before long you should find that your mind is on a more even keel.
Stress, what stress?
Being able to meditate, or to bring back focus that might have been lost along the way somewhere promotes good vibes and feeling within, plenty of studies show that candles relieve stress so, even if you are a little out of sync with yourself, give them a go and see what happens. If you use scented candles then at least your place will smell nice even if you don’t feel the full effect.