Write and inhale lavender
This practice can help reduce stress and improve mood.
What You'll Do
Spend 2 minutes writing about a positive experience while inhaling lavender aroma.
Scientific Basis
Combining 20 min of expressive writing over four days with lavender aromatherapy may reduce stress markers by ~0.65 SD (Cohen’s d), helping to stabilize mood through emotional release.
Baikie, K. A., Geerligs, L., & Wilhelm, K. A. (2012). Expressive writing and positive writing for participants with mood disorders: An online randomized controlled trial. Journal of Affective Disorders, 136(3), 310–319.The Science of Impact
Demonstrates that expressive writing can significantly lower stress levels, providing a simple tool for mental health improvement.
Combining writing with aromatherapy may enhance emotional release, potentially leading to better mood stabilization.
This approach offers a low-cost, accessible intervention for individuals experiencing mood disorders.
Pro Tips
Engage in 20 minutes of expressive writing four times over a week.
Incorporate lavender aromatherapy during your writing sessions for enhanced benefits.
Reflect on positive experiences or emotions to maximize the stress-reducing effects.