Clean T.O: Ditch Your Coffee for Aromatherapy

Most people drink coffee to get their day started, but what if we told you that all you needed was a little aromatherapy to boost your productivity? In fact, aromatherapy will not only boost your productivity, but it will also help regulate your mood! That’s right, being happy is about to get easier! By simply letting the right scents waft through your home or office, you can improve your outlook on life and sharpen your mind. Perhaps it’s about time you ditch your coffee for aromatherapy!

being happy is about to get easier

As a matter of fact, there are many different kinds of scents and ways to diffuse them! However, you want to make sure you choose the scents that will boost your overall productivity and health throughout the day. Hungry for more? First, we’ll explain why scent has such a powerful effect on our minds. Then, we’ll tell you everything about essential oils, and list which ones you should be picking up to boost your productivity and get your home smelling fresh naturally!

What’s That Smell?

Believe it or not, smell is the strongest of our five senses! Furthermore, there has been a lot of research that has looked at the how the sense of smell affects our brain activity. For instance, the smell receptors in your nose communicate with the parts of your brain that stores emotion and memory. To demonstrate, think of a smell that instantly brings a rush of emotion and transports you into the past. Can you think of one?

Furthermore, researchers found that aromatherapy has actual health benefits. Apparently, when you breathe in the right aroma, it can help do things like stimulate your immune system and digestion. In fact, essential oils are great natural remedies long list of ailments, from fever to heartache! Ultimately, when you use aromatherapy to uplift your spirits and give yourself an extra boost, the results will felt throughout your life. Plus, you’ll be able to keep a fresh smelling house, naturally!

Essentially Oil

Aromatherapy is based around essential oils made of medicinal flowers, plants, roots and stress from around the world. After all, essential oils have many anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. For the long-run, these properties will naturally cleanse the air in your home, as well as stimulate your mind and body. Additionally, researchers have found that the molecules in essential oils directly stimulate our mental, physical and emotional well-being. In other words, getting a whiff of an essential oil can actually boost your cognitive functioning and productivity!

How to Apply Essential Oils

There are many different ways to use essential oils. For instance, to increase energy throughout the day, just take a cotton ball and dab a few drops of essential oil on. Then, just keep it in a container or bag and sniff throughout the day for an energy boost! However, if you’re looking for a clean, productive scent to waft throughout a large space like your home or office, consider getting an oil diffuser. Alternatively, there are plenty of DIY options! For a quick fix, just grab a spray bottle or bowl and start boiling some water. Add 1-6 drops of essential oil to the water in your bottle or bowl to create a productive aroma or mist!

Additionally, there are some essential oils that are most beneficial when applied directly to your skin. For instance, check out this list of essential oils that will make your skin gorgeous! However, whatever you end up doing, be sure to research your oil and follow all instruction and guidance to avoid any harm (and achieve maximum reward).

4 Essential Oils to Achieve Maximum Productivity

So, you’ve learned why aromatherapy is a more natural way to energize your body than your coffee addiction. Now, it’s time to find the right essential oils for you! In fact, we’ve compiled list of amazing oils that will leave you feeling productive, and keep your office or home smelling fresh naturally!

1.     Lavender

By and large, Lavender oils are most recommended for relieving emotional stress. This soothing scent will release any nervous tension, dissipating your migraines and helping you through any depression. Not only is Lavender healing, the calming scent lulling and will help you experience deep and restful sleeps, ultimately making you more productive. Tip: before bed, boil a pot of water and add a few drops of lavender; inhale the steam for the best sleep ever.

2.     Rosemary

After you’ve enjoyed a restful sleep with the help of lavender, try breathing in some Rosemary oil in the morning to wake up! In addition to giving you a blast of energy, Rosemary oil also has stimulating properties that will induce your body to better fight physical exhaustion, headaches and mental fatigue. Ditch the coffee and the headaches, it’s time to start feeling alive again! Plus, it’ll give you a fresh smelling house naturally.

3.     Cinnamon

Like Rosemary, Cinnamon will also help wake you up. However, in addition to waking you up cinnamon actually possess properties that will help you concentrate and focus! When you think about it, cinnamon can play a double role. In this case, the scent can make you more productive and contribute to decorating your home for fall!

4.     Peppermint

Did you know that Peppermint oil is great for brainstorming? In fact, just one whiff can spark your mind and help you concentrate and think clearly! In fact, researchers found that those who drank peppermint infused water for 10 days straight experienced less stress than they did before. Interestingly, Peppermint was also found to increase your pain threshold. However, if you hate the taste, try putting just a few drops on your wrist at the beginning of the day, or when you go to the gym to ultimate tolerance.

We all know that coffee is a quick fix to solving energy problems. However, we also know that given the harmful long-term side effects, it’s not a permanent energy solution. Rather, let your mind benefit from that delicious coffee smell, with coffee essential oil!  So, what are you waiting for? Give these scents and essential oils a try. When diffused the right way, not only will you get a fresh smelling house naturally, but the oils will also clarify your mind, soothe your anxiety and boost your productivity. Remember, these calming mood enhancing scents are better for you in the long-term than any kind of coffee bean!

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