Sometimes, your creative juices are flowing just fine, and what you need instead are scents that calm your nerves. Maybe you’re nervous about writing to make a deadline and your anxiety is in overdrive. If that’s the case, try orange or another citrusy type smel
that will reduce your feelings of stress so you can focus on your art or writing.
You may just tap into something new that you’ve never felt, and as a result create something entirely different than you have before
The intoxicating smells of lavender, eucalyptus, jasmine, and rosemary may be just what you need to overcome a stressful day and ease your mind. Essential oils can be inhaled or applied to the skin through lotions, bath salts, or massage oil. They work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose and sending messages to the limbic system, eliciting an emotion. Aromatherapy can have a relaxing effect, relieve pain, and improve one’s quality of life.