| Lifting your mood sounds pretty simple. Just clear | | | | placing coffee beans in a bowl to pick you up |
| your mind and let it all melt away, right? Sure, for | | | | whenever you feel a little sluggish. |
| those of us with no worries. What I'm talking about | | | | If stress is your problem, as it is for a good majority |
| here is really rethinking the way you think about your | | | | of us, a whiff of cedar wood, lavender, or fennel can |
| mood. | | | | calm your spirit. Lavender can be key to a feeling of |
| Think of your mood as if it were physically part of | | | | calm because it triggers a release of the chemical |
| you. When your neck and shoulders are tense, ideally | | | | serotonin in your brain, inducing a sense of well-being. |
| you would get a massage, or use a supportive neck | | | | Again, these are available in oils, candles, bath |
| pillow to ease your discomfort. Your feet are aching, | | | | products, and found naturally. Cedar is readily found in |
| so you take off your shoes and soak them in some | | | | sachets for hanging in closets, cars, and room |
| hot water. Or, you may just take a pain reliever. If | | | | fresheners. |
| you are feeling less than your best, you look for a | | | | The power of scent can bring back fond memories |
| way to help yourself feel better. | | | | or enlighten your mood. You can even give your |
| It works the same way with your mood. Most of us | | | | house a homier feel by creating a warmer, cooler, or |
| can not simply wish ourselves into a better condition. | | | | even cleaner scent. Use it wisely and don't overdo it! |
| New studies have found that aromas can actually | | | | Too much of a good thing may leave you with a |
| change how you feel right down to your | | | | headache instead of renewing your mood. |
| subconscious. Here are some examples: | | | | Of course, there are plenty of other fragrances out |
| You want to feel energized. Your day is just | | | | there that will give each one of us a different feeling, |
| beginning and already you know your energy will run | | | | depending on things like culture, time of year, and |
| out by noon. Go for peppermint, rosemary, or basil. | | | | time of day. If you melt when you smell cookies |
| These scents can be found naturally, or you can find | | | | baking, or the sweet smell of cinnamon, by all means, |
| essential oils to dab onto a cotton ball and place on | | | | light your favorite scented candle. You don't need |
| your desk or in the car on your way to work. There | | | | essential oils to play the part. Spritz on some |
| are also a variety of bath products and lotions which | | | | perfume to get in the mood. Why not liven up a |
| feature these aromas and are specifically made to | | | | room with some citrus scented oils? The possibilities |
| give you a boost. And interestingly enough, most | | | | are nearly endless. Just remember, your mood is an |
| people who drink a daily cup of coffee are so | | | | important part of you. Help yourself by improving |
| programmed to link the flavors of coffee to an | | | | your mood. |
| energetic feeling, simply smelling it can bring a lift. Try | | | | |