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Aromatherapy in the Workplace

Aromatherapy probably isn't the first tool you think of to help boost your productivity and grow your business, but maybe it should be. Smell is the strongest of the senses and is best able to influence brain activity

Essential oils not only help improve job performance but health, meaning employees are less likely to take sick time. "Essential oils have anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and using them in an environment where there are a lot of people can help to keep germs at bay

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You can still get the benefits of aromatherapy in a shared workspace without offending others. Just place a drop or two of an essential oil on a cotton ball and take a whiff when you need an energy boost. If you have a private office, add 1-6 drops to an electric diffuser or create a mister by adding a few drops of essential oils to a spray bottle filled with distilled water.

Or, for a group benefit, put a bowl of hot water with a few drops of essential oils in the middle of the table at your next brainstorming session.

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The second of the six that can naturally boosting your productivity, mood and more at work:

Lavender. This essential oil has calming properties that help control emotional stress. Lavender has a soothing effect on nerves and can relieve nervous tension and depression as well as treat headaches and migraines.


February Events

January 18th, Saturday

Cindy's Pets Dog Walk and People Run

6:30 AM, is the Start time for vendor, we will be there and ready.

Sims Park Bank Street & Circle Boulevlard New Port Richey, FL 34652

 January 19th

Gulf Harbors Open Market,

. 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

At the Corner of Floramar Terrace and Shell Stream.

Join us for fresh produce, flowers, gifts and more. Music and a raffle.

January 25, 2014

Pinellas Folk Festival

Heritage Village Home

11909 125th Street N, Largo, FL 33774

10 a.m. - 4 p.m

Listen to dozens of the Tampa Bay area's premier folk musicians on traditional folk, gospel, country and bluegrass music on stages throughout the Village; historical demonstrations, food court old-time games, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations, traditional fiber arts show, “Fleece to Shawl” activities, antique cars and more!

Sponsored by the Pinellas County Historical Society.

Free parking and shuttle to event entrance located on 119th St.






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