Boost that Flame
In a day and age where technology has taken over and we live to stare at our phones and computers, we all need that time to relax and unwind. That essential “ME” time to reflect and reset. Some people exercise, some clean or read a book. For me, I light a candle, burn some incense or melt some wax to level myself out.
To me, candles have a calming effect and it brings the mind into a state of ease. For example, my “Take a Load Off” is made with lavender and vanilla. Lavender promotes relaxation and reduces levels of anxiety. At first, I was not a fan of lavender, thanks to my mom, but when I finally took the time to read up on the benefits and actually use it for me, I see why that was her essential oil of choice. Lavender can also help with insomnia, menstrual cramps and headaches, which is pretty accurate from some of my past experiences.
One of my favorite scents that I created has to be my “Smell the Roses” which consists of vanilla and rose. Rose oil relieves stress and relaxes your mind and body. Again, another statement I can attest to. Being a store manager, a partner, business owner, mother, sister, daughter and aunt all come with their own fair share of stresses, but there is just something about sitting in a quiet room, candle burning and R&B playing that just makes all of that feel a little less overwhelming.
Not all candles have to have a specific benefit or deep explanation behind them. Sometimes, you just want something that smells good or sweet, something that may smell familiar and something so not familiar. When it comes to my “Staycation” and “Cool Lil Lada” scents, you will truly feel like you are on an island, sipping some bomb a** piña colada’s or the best sangria there is! Staycation and Cool Lil Lads both combine tropical scents that remind me of an all inclusive vacation resort. Drinks flowing, music going and no worries in the world. I figure I can feel that way without actually being on island, hence the product Staycation and Cool Lil Lada.
When it comes to self-care and mental wellness, I have grown to understand that it is an essential part of being a human being. As they say, the mind is a terrible thing to waste and it is also a terrible place to be stuck in. Again, I encourage a form of relaxation and wellness and I do that by BOOSTING MY FLAME and letting go of all my stresses!