We know that our sense of smell is directly related to our emotions, sleep cycle, and mood because of the limbic system. This means that we can intentionally use aromatherapy to process past emotional traumas, rewire the signals in our brains and set the stage for deep sleep and true physical and emotional rest.
This knowledge carries such incredible significance for us.
This empowers us with practical tools for our emotional and physical health.
This means that WE have the power to change our emotions.
WE have the power to change our habits.
WE have the power to create an environment of health for ourselves on a daily basis.
Like we mentioned, aromatherapy (breathing in essential oils) sends messages to our brain through our cranial nerves and limbic system. This means that inhaling oils triggers this area, helping us to rest, reset, and recharge.
Diffusing is a great way to get the benefit of these oils – for yourself and especially for more than one individual!
When you want to use the power of scent to help you sleep, simply establish a positive association.
For example, grab Cedarwood essential oil and add 10 or so drops to your diffuser, then set it next to you as part of your wind down routine.Diffuse while you shower, wash your face, meditate or journal, all the while breathing in the calming scent of Cedarwood. With this routine, you’ve created the optimal sleeping environment, which helps you get a good night of rest.
The next night, you use Cedarwood during your wind down routine again. Let’s say you do this for a few nights in a row. Eventually, when you breathe in the aroma of Cedarwood essential oil, you’ll have a positive association between its scent and sleep.
Once this positive association is established, you can use Cedarwood as part of your regular routine to signal to your brain that it’s time for rest.
Adding this habit to your daily routine can have a huge impact on your sleep!