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Lifestyle: 7 Essentials To Create A Cosy Home

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Lifestyle: 7 Benefits Of Burning Scented Candles In Your Home

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
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Candles are a common item in many households but we tend to overlook their importance. They’ve been a source of light for millenniums. In the modern world, they’re used as an alternative source of light, to create a romantic ambience in restaurants, and for celebrations among others. Additionally, scented candles have become a must-have in the home. Here are some benefits of burning them in your home.

  1. Increases Focus

Once in a while, we struggle to stay focused on one task. Though candles might not be the best source of light to use while studying or working from home, they have other benefits in that department. Certain scents such as citrus, cinnamon, and mint are known to increase alertness and concentration as they stimulate your senses. Therefore, lighting a candle at your work or study station can help you improve productivity.

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  1. Reduces Stress

It’s no secret that burning scented candles creates a relaxing ambience. This is one of the main reasons why people light them in today’s world. As a result, they can help reduce stress and anxiety. The light creates a warm ambience while certain smells can stimulate the receptors in your brain to help you calm down. Hence, candles are used in spas for aromatherapy sessions and are a great addition to your self-care routine.

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  1. Evokes Good Memories

Feeling nostalgic? Lighting scented candles can remind you of certain memories that you associate with that smell. Scent is one of the strongest senses that we have which helps us create memories. Whether it’s a festive season or a certain restaurant, we tend to remember how certain people or places smell and thus bring back memories of them. Next time you like the way a certain hotel or restaurant smells, ask them the name of the candle they use so you can recreate the scent in your home.

  1. Creates A Happy Home

When you light candles in your home, the mod instantly goes up thus creating a happy environment. Apart from being a stress reliever, the firelight can boost energy levels while certain scents like Sandalwood and Vanilla create a homey feeling. People who light candles regularly in their homes experience a friendlier environment. It’s also said that lighting a fire – big or small – can get rid of bad energy.  7 Essentials To Create A Cosy Home

  1. Improves Your Spirituality

For centuries, people used candles in religious ceremonies to symbolize various spiritual beings. They not only help create a beautiful setting for prayer but as mentioned, candles can boost focus thus they’re great for meditative purposes. In some beliefs, they use different coloured candles to represent different energies. For instance, a pink candle symbolizes love and compassion.

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  1. Highlights Your Personality

If you really want to show off your personality in your home, light a candle. Your scent choice will speak volumes about your personality and let your visitors know more about you. Additionally, having a candle burning in the house alone says a lot about a person. Choose a scent that resonates with your personality whether other people will like it or not. Remember that at the end of the day, it’s your house and you’re the one who spends the most time there.

  1. Adds Décor

Last but not least, candles make great decorative items in modern homes. They’re perfect for any room in the house from the bathroom to the kitchen and they add an elegant touch to the home. Additionally, you can use them to get rid of odours or set up a romantic, candlelit dinner for you and your partner. As such, candles are an essential addition to every home since they offer such great benefits. Check Out These 5 Environmentally Friendly Home Decor Ideas

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I’m a content writer, bibliophile and travel enthusiast. I have worked in the digital space for over 5 years which has exposed me to a variety of lifestyle topics and peeked my interests in beauty, fashion, travel and wellness.

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