The True Benefits of Burning Candles for Relaxation

By Alexandra Blockton
ablockton@lc.edu

After a very long day from doing your daily routine, have you ever noticed you feel so exhausted and burnt from energy?  To the point when you get home all you would like to do is relax! I’m quite sure we all experienced this feeling before in our life.

We’ll it is multiple different things to do to help yourself from feeling so exhausted. One thing, in particular, I really love to do is light candles! Sometimes I will light between two to three candles and place them within my home.

Of course, most individuals like myself will prefer the smell of good candles burning and that is perfectly fine. I always tend to have a great fragrance of aroma burning in the air. The flame to the candle is so soothing and calming. Especially, in the late evening and at night time. You can also feel a sense of relief if you’re working or doing homework in your office by lighting a candle.

Yet, this idea technique for relaxation might not be fit for everyone reading this article here. But I guarantee if you try it. You just might come to the conclusion that it helps in making you feel more comfortable. Whether it’s the smell of the aroma coming from the candle itself or the fire burning on the candle.

A strong scented candle may tend to help in reducing anxiety as well as the tension in stress. While burning an aromatherapy candle, it may be able to help with making you feel more calm and ease. It will also be able to help you improve your brain into a more productive mindset by boosting the energy in your brain. Which will aid in an increase in your ability to be able to focus as well as helping to improve your mood.

Overall, burning candles is great for the environment! Next time you feel a need to relax with a boost of energy for your mindset try burning a few scented candles throughout your home. You will be able to feel the tension of joy it brings to you as a whole.

About Alexandra Blockton

Alexandra is pursuing an Associate Degree in general studies as a Transfer Student. After Fall 2023, she will transfer to a 4-year university to major in Psychology.
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