Ever wonder why catching a whiff of an aroma can suddenly improve your mood ? Or better yet transport you to your happy place? Our senses play a vital role in shaping our perception of the external world whether it’s through sight, taste, sound, touch or smell. There has been scientific research that suggests scents can trigger strong emotion evoking memories by sparking regions in our brains that are linked to our emotion and memory receptors. So while we don’t have control over every aspect of our environment, small details such as scents can help curate soothing atmospheres. I’m going to share with you my favorite emotion boosting products.
Emotion Boosting Products
room/ linen sprays
Recently I purchased some room/linen sprays from Naturally Yours Co. a Black woman owned candle company located in Dallas, Texas. These handcrafted dual purpose sprays are a great way to instantly liven up your space. My favorite scents are Calm ( Sandalwood Rose), Clarity ( Eucalyptus & Mint), and Sweet Serenity ( Lavender & Chamomile). For me the notes in these fragrances help trigger joyful emotions. I use Calm & Clarity throughout the day in my space to recenter my thoughts and evoke positive responses. Sweet Serenity is my choice for my linens. The notes of lavender and chamomile puts me in the mood relaxation and peacefulness, which is perfect for winding down for the night.
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essential oils
Another product I use for scent induced mood boosting are essential oils. Essentials oils are extracted from plants through the process of pressing or distillation. The plant that the oil is derived from determines the scent, flavour and possible use of the product. There are endless uses for essential oils ranging from massages, inhalants, to ingredients in health/ beauty products. The way I use the product depends solely on the oil. Eucalyptus is one of my favorite oils especially when paired with lavender or lemongrass. In the shower I place a few drops of eucalyptus oil at the bottom of the tub to create a spa-like experience. I then follow up with my body scrub that has a blend of lemongrass and mint. Everytime I use this combo it takes me my happy place. When I’m feeling under the weather I use Artizen’s blends (joy, harmony or balance) in the diffuser to keep the air around me healthy.
For me, engaging my senses in positive associations helps me have some control over my emotions. Aromas can have powerful effects on your emotion receptors so use wisely and pay attention to how your body responds.
Go find your happy place and remember…
Be gentle with yourself & keep evolving!