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Find a scent

Find a scent

This information comes from InStyle magazine (April 2007, ‘5 ways to improve your mood’, by Robin Powell, pp.184–186)

Smells go directly into the emotional centre of the brain, bypassing rational interpretation and producing an instant emotional response. That’s why smelling the aftershave worn by your first boss might make you uncomfortable around your new date, or why the scent of the roses your grandmother grew can make you feel automatically cocooned in warmth.

It’s worth experimenting to find a few fragrances that can instantly lift your mood. These are often associated with positive memories from childhood – memories of being loved and cared for. For many people, it’s the smell of baking cakes. For others, it’s the scent of ripe mangoes, conjuring summer holidays, or the aroma of fresh coffee creating an expectation of enjoyment.

Use your knowledge to create mood lifters that help you feel content.

You can also train yourself to respond positively to a particular, easily-come-by scent.

For example, put some lavender essence in an oil burner and concentrate on creating a relaxed and positive mood. Soon the smell itself will create the mood, and you can use it to lift a cloud.

Try organic essential oils & perfumes 

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Lucie

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