1. Why does stress linger after the day ends?
Your body doesn’t instantly know when “work mode” is over. Without clear signals, cortisol keeps circulating and tension lingers. That’s why stress often sneaks into your evenings - unless you interrupt it with a sensory shift.
2. What are key elements of a mood-reset ritual?
A good mood-reset ritual cues your nervous system to downshift. Try: changing out of your work clothes, washing your hands or face, dimming the lights, lighting a calming candle. Done consistently, these cues become emotional anchors.
3. How do scent and light help release emotional tension?
Scent travels directly to the limbic system - your brain’s emotion center. Lavender, sandalwood, and bergamot can lower heart rate within minutes. Warm light, like candle glow, reinforces that it’s safe to slow down. Light our lavender candle and let that flicker signal: the workday is done.
4. What time of day is best for this practice?
Right after work? After dinner? It doesn’t matter - only that it feels intentional and undisturbed. Give yourself 10–15 minutes. Pair your ritual with journaling, breathwork, or music. Let this moment become your emotional reset point.