Our Go-To Scents for Daily Stress Relief
Stress affects everyone and anyone, especially during the holidays; stress rears its ugly head even more. Embers Candle Bar is here to help! Below we dive into ways to relieve stress and share a list of our go-to scents for daily stress relief. Did you know simply lighting a candle that is filled with calming scents such as lavender and sandalwood can do wonders for the amount of pressure you are feeling? That’s right! Keep reading for more tips on relieving stress and more of our favorite stress relief scents.
5 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress
Go for a Walk
Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve anxiety and stress. Simply going on a walk can do wonders for your mental health. Exercise is known to lessen your body’s stress hormones and release endorphins, which are natural mood boosters and painkillers. In addition, stress can often affect your sleep, and if you're having trouble sleeping, consider going outside for a walk or doing a yoga exercise at home. When you exercise regularly, you will not only start to feel more confident, but you will feel the stress start slipping away.
Make Lists
If your busy schedule and all of your to-dos are causing you stress, consider writing everything down. Forming lists can get the mile-long list of to-do’s from your head onto paper. Then, as you’re completing the tasks, physically marking them off is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. Along with lists, daily journaling and specifically gratitude journaling is a simple method of relieving stress by focusing your attention on gratitude and positivity.
Chew Gum
According to many different studies, chewing gum can relieve stress and help you relax. In addition, chewing gum is known to promote blood flow to your brain and can give you a greater sense of wellbeing. So, next time you’re at the supermarket or a gas station, pick up your favorite type of gum to help you get through the stressful times.
Take Deep Breaths
As simple as it sounds, taking deep breaths can make quite a difference when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Deep breathing slows your heart rate and can result in feeling more at peace within moments. So take a second out of your stressful day to take deep breaths through your nose, letting your lungs expand and your stomach rise, slowly letting the breath out from your mouth.
Light a Candle
There are many scents that are specifically known to soothe and calm, including lavender, rose, bergamot, chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood, and geranium. So when the day starts to get overwhelming, or you are just looking for a night of relaxation, burning a scented candle is a simple, effective way to soothe and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Using essential oils and scents to treat symptoms is known as aromatherapy. Aromatherapy can change brain waves and behavior, lowering stress and levels of cortisol and increasing contentment and sleepiness.
Scents for Daily Stress Relief
Lavender
Lavender is a calming herb used in many perfumes, soaps, candles, and recipes around the world. Not only does lavender have a long history of smelling good, but the plant has been used in medicine for thousands of years and today is known to manage symptoms of stress and anxiety. Lavender can help improve your mood, lower your heart rate and adrenaline levels, and improve sleep quality.
Rose
Rose oil and pure rose water are gentle, refreshing, and are known to calm anger, fear, and anxiety. If you’re feeling irritated or stressed, try rose essential oil or lighting a rose-infused candle. This warm and relaxing scent can lighten and uplift your mood.
Bergamot
Bergamot has a more citrus aroma than the two scents above, and studies show that inhaling bergamot for 15 minutes can improve your mood, encouraging positive thoughts and relieving feelings of stress and anxiety.
Chamomile
The chamomile oil and scent comes from the chamomile plant, similar to a daisy flower. Not only is chamomile known for its lovely aroma, but it is also recognized for its relaxing and sedating properties. So if you’re creating a calming candle with chamomile at Embers Candle Bar or if you’re using chamomile essential oil, it is essential to note that a little goes a long way.
Frankincense
Frankincense is another essential oil and scent for daily stress relief. It has a woody, sweet aroma and is often used to unwind and ease stress. Combining frankincense with lavender and rose is a recipe for a soothing candle that is perfect to light after a stressful, busy day.
Sandalwood
Did you know that the scent of sandalwood comes from the roots and wood of the East Indian sandalwood tree? The East Indian sandalwood tree is one of the most valuable trees in the world. Sandalwood is a warm, earthy scent filled with anxiolytic properties. Because of the anxiolytic properties, sandalwood is one of the best scents and oils to use for daily stress relief.
Pour a Candle for Daily Stress Relief at Embers Candle Bar
73% of people have reported that stress impacts their mental health. If you are feeling anxious or stressed, you are not alone. The good news is that there are ways to relieve stress, even for just a moment. Lighting a candle filled with stress relief scents like lavender, chamomile, and rose can put your mind at ease.
Embers Candle Bar is the place where you can create a custom candle, packed full of your favorite relaxing, soothing scents. So to manage and practice daily stress relief, remember to make lists, chew gum, and consider scheduling a reservation to pour a candle today!