Of course this depends on your scent preference, but lavender is renowned for it's calming properties. If you’re interested in the pure essential oil, try putting a few drops on your wrists and inhale deeply. For out and about, the Bloom Remedies pulse point is perfectly convenient and very calming - it may be promoted more towards sleep time, but it works wonders for calming you down in moments of panic. Why not try a candle to calm those night before jitters (we love the Amour Natural lavender one) - both the smell and flicker of the candle can help to unwind and distract from panicked thoughts.
It’s true, a hot bath can help to relieve most stresses, but the combination of a good hot soak with bath salts is undoubtably a perfect combination to calm your mind. The ‘Still The Mind Bath Blend’ from Clay Cure is a must, and when coupled with a hot bath, you’ll be sure to feel your worries slipping away as the salts work their way into your muscles. If you’re not able to enjoy these in a bath, then even by soaking your feet in them with hot water you’ll feel the benefits.
If you’re not sure what you should be taking in terms of supplements, then pop into one of our two stores where our staff will be more than happy to have a chat to find what’s best for you.
As with most things, stress can be relieved through diet just as much as through supplements and aromatherapy. Eating protein rich foods helps to boost energy and keep your body balanced by stabilising blood sugar levels and naturally balancing hormones which prevents mood changes - definitely helpful when trying to stay calm.
If all else fails, then often the best way to deal with anxiety is to distract yourself from whatever it is you’re stressing about, especially pre exam results. Why not get out for some air, read a book, or watch a film - anything that can help you escape from your own thoughts will help to forget (even temporarily) your exam results worries.
Even if you’re not facing exam results, life likes to throw stresses and panic our way all year round, so these tips are handy for when those anxieties need calming.