Many people consider changing their physical appearance or making other time-intensive changes when their life needs a boost. Sometimes invisible changes can make significant impacts. The prevailing fragrance in your home or office has the power to shape your day. It can energize you at the perfect moment or relieve stress before an important meeting. A personal scent can be shared throughout a room or applied to your skin for discrete moments of inspiration. Consider incorporating the following scents into your life as tools to shift your mood.
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Peppermint
The refreshing smell of peppermint can support quick thinking. Use a diffuser with Young Living Essential Oils or wear the scent with a carrier oil to provide a boost before your next meeting. Peppermint oil is derived from the natural herb and can stimulate the senses to aid concentration. It is also helpful to stave off nausea while traveling and can be transported in a small roller.
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Jasmine
Cultivate confidence and positive thinking with jasmine. Wear the oil with an unscented carrier or in a heady perfume bouquet. It can soothe frayed nerves and support recovery from depressive chapters, especially during darker months. Jasmine tea also uses the dried herb and can be served without any need for a sweetener. Lean into productivity with the helpful effects of this scent.
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Sandalwood
The scent of sandalwood appears in many masculine products but it can be appreciated by anyone. Sandalwood is a warm, deep scent that can help calm swirling feelings of anxiety. It has long been employed as an incense in ancient cultural practices. Use sandalwood to rebalance your thoughts and transport your senses to a spa experience.
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Lavender
Envision waving fields of purple lavender plants under the summer sun. Lavender is great for easing the tension that amplifies headaches and calming overstimulated nerves. Products derived from this crowd-favorite herb are often created to be stress-relieving and mood-boosting. Choose a lavender hand cream and use the oil in a room diffuser at home. Lavender can be an excellent addition to shared spaces, too.
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Bergamot
The bergamot scent is derived from orange citrus blossoms that have their blooming day in winter. It concentrates down to a deeper, more complex essence than other citruses. Use sweet bergamot as part of aromatherapy for anxiety and depression during chilly seasons. It can stimulate energy and add a spark to your afternoon.
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Vanilla
Vanilla had been used by perfumers and even chefs for hundreds of years. The plant’s pods of vanilla beans can be harvested and used for conveying a warm scent and flavor. It has been described as a rounded sweetness and adds a depth of delicious coziness as a room scent. Natural vanilla fragrance is unmatched by ambitious synthetics.
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Lemon
Citrus scents are known to be helpful as tools to get you moving in a positive mood each morning. Lemon supports calm energy and a state of emotional clarity or concentration. A natural lemon essential oil can aid in stimulating circulation and optimizing immune health during cold and flu season. Diffuse lemon or apply it to your wrists with a carrier oil.
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Orange
Similarly, orange is a gorgeously bright citrus scent. Orange has a rounded depth in contrast to lemon’s sharper brightness. Sweet orange can diffuse the tension that leads to aggression and direct users toward a state of tranquility. Bathe your morning routine in the scent of orange to start your day on a positive note.
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Cinnamon
Rich, warm, spicy cinnamon can improve focus and alleviate feelings of fatigue. Avert the drag of mental tiredness by filling your space with the scent of cinnamon. It can be part of a complex bottled fragrance or an ingredient in a holiday simmer pot. Cinnamon can also help with sugar cravings.
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Rosemary
Rosemary oil is created from the leafy stems of the savory herb. It has multiple health benefits, such as helping with muscle pain and hair growth when applied to the scalp with an appropriate carrier. The scent of rosemary is a memory aid and mental energy stimulant.
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Coffee
A cup of coffee can act as an energy booster before you even take one sip. Use a natural coffee body scrub in the shower to energize your day.
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Cedar
The scent of cedar wood is outdoorsy and grounding. Its authentically earthy warmth can help alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety.