When your focus dips and you really need a mental boost, reaching for certain scents can be a real game changer.
- Rosemary is very effective at boosting your memory … by up to 75%, according to some studies. It’s also been shown to improve cognitive performance. If you’ve been a bit absent minded lately or you just feel that your mind needs a helping hand to function at its best, this is a great essential oil for you!
- Peppermint is a great scent for improving your focus. It stimulates the mind, which has big benefits for concentration, memory and mental clarity. It’s also perfect for a natural, caffeine free energy boost.
- For mental clarity, go for basil oil. It’s great for improving focus and recall. It’s also a stress buster and we all know how easily chronic stress can affect cognition.
- Frankincense can help to improve your focus.
- Grapefruit oil is stimulating and is ideal for a natural energy boost.
- Citrus oils are great for giving you a quick and easy energy boost. Need to sharpen your focus? Lemon oil is super useful for increasing attention levels. In a Japanese study, inhaling lemon oil increased work accuracy by as much as 50%.
Be aware, though, that essential oils are powerful, so it’s very important to be aware of proper safety precautions and safe dilution rates prior to use! And be sure that you always follow safe guidelines with regard to the manner in which you use the oils.
Until next time!
Jenn
