Increase Your Productivity with Aromatherapy

While you may have previously thought of it as a spa treatment or just a means of making your room smell good, aromatherapy is more than just that. As the word itself suggests, it’s the process of using the scents of natural ingredients to improve one’s well-being. Studies have also shown that by incorporating certain scents, like lavender or rosemary, into the workplace can improve one’s concentration and reduce anxiety, which results in an overall increase in productivity.

You may be thinking that it's a placebo effect, and that there aren’t actually any benefits to aromatherapy. And yet, in a research published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, aromatherapy is proven to help relieve work-related stress. The study was conducted by allowing a group of nurses to inhale the scent of lavender oil for a few days. The result? Work stress-related symptoms like anxiety and mood swings reduced in a matter of three to four days.

So, if you’ve been feeling like you’re in a perpetual slump, try adding aromatherapy to your daily routine for a week. Plus, you don’t have to head to a spa or carve out too much time for it - we’ve got a guide to help you put together the perfect scent kit based on how you’ve been feeling.

Currently feeling: Tired and listless

We’ve all been there - we wake up feeling like we’re not ready to take the day on. To combat this, refreshing scents that help stimulate brain activity will do the trick. Rosemary, a known cognitive enhancer, will help boost your energy levels if you’re feeling down. For those who experience morning sinus or skin irritations, pine is known to calm and soothe inflammation. And if you enjoy fresh fruity scents, lemon essential oil may be up your alley. Its clarifying and anti-bacterial properties will prevent you from feeling sick and keep you alert in the mornings.

Add to your kit:

To Be Calm Rollerball (Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Lemon)
Carry this in your purse and roll it on your temples or wrists when you’re feeling sleepy.

KI 16 La Racine Mask Disinfectant (Galanga, Hinoki, Rosemary)
Face masks can be stifling especially when the weather gets humid, this rosemary-scented mask disinfectant will keep you feeling fresh during your commute to the office.

Currently feeling: Anxious and unable to sleep

Sleepless nights are no fun at all. Your inability to sleep doesn’t just affect you while you’re in bed. You may end up being unable to function the next day and your lack of rest may result in you developing anxiety. Furthermore, such symptoms will hinder your productivity in the long run. One way to feel better is to switch up your bedtime routine. Get a diffuser or an oil burner and add drops of lavender, lemongrass or sandalwood to it. These scents have calming properties and are soothing to the senses, making them perfect for a bedtime aromatherapy session. 

Add to your kit:

Maison21G Ultimate Elegance Luciole Oil Burner
Make your aromatherapy session intentional with this oil burner. This set comes with two scents: Sleek Sandalwood and Cedar Caviar. The act of lighting it up and dripping the oil in will put you in the mood for a good rest.

Hysses Essential Oil (Sandalwood 10% in Jojoba)
Aromatherapy isn’t just about diffusers. You can also massage this body-safe oil into your pressure points before bed to relax your muscles.

Bridestowe Home (Satin Lavender Bag)
For those who tend to feel anxious while driving, this satin sachet will fill your car with the calming scent of lavender.

Currently feeling: Restless and distracted

It’s been a while since you were in the office. And now that you’re back, you can’t seem to focus on work due to a change in environment. But don’t fret, what you’re feeling is totally normal. The change in surroundings and your daily routine will affect your mood and focus. To get your productivity back on track, try spritzing some peppermint or cinnamon around you before starting on work. Other than being a mood enhancer, peppermint has been scientifically proven to increase memory and alertness.

But if you prefer a milder scent that is more fruity than spicy, bergamot also helps to increase positive mood. Bring a portable spray with you or add a small desk diffuser to your workspace and you may find your productivity improving throughout the day.

Add to your kit:

Scene Shang Yun Desktop Diffuser
Give your work desk an upgrade with this small diffuser’s sleek and modern design.

Now Foods Peppermint Oil
Need we say more? This is pure peppermint in a bottle, all you have to do is add it to your diffuser. P.S. Peppermint gets rid of any unwanted odours as well.

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