Benefits of Burning Scented Candles at Home
It's been a long, stressful day and you've planned the most relaxing self-care night. What's involved in your ideal evening relaxation? Some soothing jazz music, perhaps? A nice glass of wine, your best cheese... and maybe to set the mood, some candles?
Candles have become a staple in home decorating and many women's abodes. They bring a decorative and intimate touch to interiors. For many centuries, candles have been used in ceremonies to create an ambience of peace. Then, the principal function of candles was to bring light into space; today, there are many other reasons why burning scented candles in your home can benefit you.
So get that lighter or match and light up those wicks, we're going down and learning the benefits of burning scented candles at home.
Candles Increase Focus
According to Apartment Therapy, certain smells can stimulate the mind. Some aromas can invigorate your senses. Surround yourself with scents like cinnamon, orange, lemon, or mint. If you are working from home, lighting a candle can be the perfect companion to help you focus and get the job done. Candles help increase focus and give you that extra boost to finish the task and avoid distractions.
Candles Invoke Positive Memories
When I'm feeling a little blue, I personally love lighting a candle and cosying up in the couch. It helps me calm down and remember some beautiful memories. Studies from Psychological experts claim that smells trigger vivid emotional memories and can help increase positive feelings. It's a mood booster! If a certain scent is attached to a particularly happy time in your life, bringing that scent back can trigger memories and emotions. If you're experiencing anxiety, grief, or just a really bad day, light a candle with a scent that brings you back to a better time. It will make you feel better and not focus on the stressors of the present.
Candles Help Set Routine
In the past, candles were used for rituals and ceremonies. Nowadays, many people use candles to help set a mood and get into the right frame of mind. While there's not any strict rule for when you should use it in a day, it's a good idea to use candles for a particular moment.
If you are into meditation or prayer, or if you are creating a healing night routine, consider lighting a candle during these moments. This can help enhance meditative thoughts and set your intentions in place.
Begin the day with calmly with a cup of coffee, light your candle and put your phone away. Or signal the start of your evening routine by lighting a candle. Be more mindful of the scents and sensations. Focus and enjoy these small moments with yourself.
Candles Help Relieve Stress
If you're into essential oils and aromatherapy, add candles into the mix. Certain scents help with anxiety and depression and are proven to improve one's quality of sleep.
And even if these benefits don't speak to you. The luxurious act of lighting a candle, the intimate moment that you are giving yourself can already improve your mood. Do something extra for yourself tonight!
