If you need to concentrate:
Try: Home'edged Focus No.1 Candle, $39
Before you hunker down to study, do work — or, dare we say, get your taxes in order — light this oakmoss, musk, and citrusy melon candle. All three scents serve a different purpose: Oakmoss wakes up your brain, musk makes you feel comfortable, and citrus invigorates you. Together, they activate your brain and help you focus on the work in front of you.
If you're feeling restless:
Try: Aveda Shampure Vegan Soy Wax Candle, $45
Some seasons are full of more questions than others, and if you're in the middle of a "I don't know what to do with my life" period, you need to buy this candle ASAP. Calm in candle form, this option by Aveda is enhanced by 25 pure flower and plant essences, including lavender, petitgrain, and ylang ylang. When you're feeling down or anxious (or both), burn this candle to boost your mood and fight fatigue (thank you lavender and petitgrain!).
If you need to clear your mind:
Try: Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Mint 3-Wick Candle, $24.50
You know that feeling when you walk into a spa and breath in that minty fresh air? This scented candle has the same effect. Eucalyptus essential oils clear the mind and the spearmint essential oils work to soothe you, while the notes of lemon peel and clary sage bring relaxation to the next level. So... spa night at your place?
If you need some positivity:
Try: Tiny Bandit Crystal Candle, $64
It's not just the scent itself that makes a difference (there's five of them to choose from!) — it's about what's tucked inside the candle wax. Each candle comes with crystals that have been cleansed with pure Himalayan sea salt and charged in the California sun. Yep, we aren't kidding! There are different crystals to choose from to meet your needs, though all the candles come with a clear quartz crystal to ward off negative energy and increase energy levels.
If you're struggling to remember things:
Try: Vancouver Candle Co. Strathcona Signature Boxed Candle, $38
Stunning design aside, this candle scent takes inspiration from Vancouver's Strathcona neighborhood's peaceful vibe. Infused with lavender essential oil and blackcurrant, this fruity and floral scent sharpens your memory while simultaneously relaxing your body. Talk about an easy-peasy way to make — and keep — an overflowing to-do list.
