OFFSET SENSORY OVERLOAD
the complex and competing product chemistries in our homes and our environment can overwhelm our highly evolved olfactory sense.
a single over-fragranced candle or cleaning product can drown out every other olfactory possibility. the purpose of an olfactory reset is not to eliminate a primal and critical category of sensory experience but to reframe our interaction with aroma to be more intentional.
by giving ourselves space to breathe and time to transition between considered quantities of pure essential oils, we can access their powerful energetics and therapeutic effects without feeling overwhelmed. at calmdojo we refer to this considered approach to aroma as judicious scenting.
not always noticeable, but often operating under the radar, and easily activating strong emotions, judgements and memories without conscious thought.
jude stuart, ideas (WIRED )july31, 2022
AN OLFACTORY RESET
the method
REGISTER YOUR OLFACTORY LOAD
note the amount of stimuli you encounter throughout your day and prioritize those that serve your needs to stay calm and centered.
ELIMINATE OLFACTORY DISTRACTION
edit overwhelming or cloying products. read labels carefully and be aware of fragrance components and sources. use complimentary rather than competing fragrance notes to harmonize your space.
ADD ESSENTIAL OILS JUDICIOUSLY
add pure and responsibly sourced essential oils to your day. get to know specific scent profiles and their functions so you can use them for therapeutic effect with intention. always use in well ventilated spaces.
RECALIBRATE YOUR OLFACTORY RESPONSE
add aromas with intention in edited quantities to your space to manage transitions from intense focused activities like meditation and work to recovery and rest. enhance your overall sense of wellbeing.
ACCESS NATURALLY OCCURRING AROMA NOTES
access naturally occurring fragrance notes for emotional calibration and memory creation.
